therein
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there·in

adverb \ther-ˈin\

Definition of THEREIN

1
: in or into that place, time, or thing
2
: in that particular or respect <therein lies the problem>

Examples of THEREIN

  1. The insurance covers the apartment and all the property therein.
  2. His name was mentioned in the article, although he was incorrectly described therein as a medical doctor.

First Known Use of THEREIN

before 12th century

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