1
: on that
a text with a commentary thereon
2
archaic
: thereupon
Examples of thereon in a Sentence
The highway and structures thereon are being repaired.
a text with a commentary thereon
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The All-Stars controlled the game from thereon in, with Michael Carrick and Jamie Carragher in keeping hold of the ball well alongside Manchester United legend Paul Scholes.
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No person having control or charge of a motor vehicle shall allow such vehicle to stand on any public highway unattended without first effectively setting the brakes thereon and stopping the motor of said vehicle.
—Nashelly Chavez, sacbee, 14 May 2018
Riot Fest tickets subject to terms and conditions thereon9) Other Conditions: The Contest judges will make all final decisions in any and all issues related to this Contest, and their decisions will be final and binding in all respects.
—RedEye Chicago, 2 Aug. 2017
His writing on Fawlty Towers and his portrayal of Basil Fawlty thereon were so hysterical that, despite having lasted for only twelve episodes, it is thought of by many as the best sitcom ever made.
—Matt Blum, WIRED, 27 Oct. 2012
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SI.com, 11 Sep. 2019
No person having control or charge of a motor vehicle shall allow such vehicle to stand on any public highway unattended without first effectively setting the brakes thereon and stopping the motor of said vehicle.
—Nashelly Chavez, sacbee, 14 May 2018
Riot Fest tickets subject to terms and conditions thereon9) Other Conditions: The Contest judges will make all final decisions in any and all issues related to this Contest, and their decisions will be final and binding in all respects.
—RedEye Chicago, 2 Aug. 2017
His writing on Fawlty Towers and his portrayal of Basil Fawlty thereon were so hysterical that, despite having lasted for only twelve episodes, it is thought of by many as the best sitcom ever made.
—Matt Blum, WIRED, 27 Oct. 2012
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“Thereon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thereon. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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thereon
adverb
there·on
t͟ha-ˈrȯn 
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t͟he-
: on that
the highway and structures thereon
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