therein

adverb

there·​in t͟her-ˈin How to pronounce therein (audio)
1
: in or into that place, time, or thing
2
: in that particular or respect
therein lies the problem

Examples of therein in a Sentence

The insurance covers the apartment and all the property therein. His name was mentioned in the article, although he was incorrectly described therein as a medical doctor.
Recent Examples on the Web Thank you for publishing the article and the data provided therein: $24 billion spent serving 180,000 homeless in the last five years. Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 16 May 2024 The story deals with morality, mortality and legacy, and the inherent conflict therein. Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for therein 

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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of therein was before the 12th century

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“Therein.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/therein. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

therein

adverb
there·​in t͟ha-ˈrin How to pronounce therein (audio)
t͟he-
1
: in or into that place, time, or thing
the world and all therein
2
: in that particular or respect
therein they disagreed

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