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 And therein might lie the answer with Dragic and those worthy of tribute from the Heat’s 36 seasons, if not necessary tribune in the rafters. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2024 But therein, the BBC has not been paying attention to the viewers' mood or Doctor Who lore. Josh Hendrickson, PCMAG, 26 Mar. 2024 The prospect of making the pilgrimage to many of the spots contained therein was far-fetched, but scrolling through the list lent a warmth to that drab afternoon, now filled with richly detailed daydreams about skinny-dipping at a five-star hotel in Gstaad. Adina Glickstein, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2024 Their objection related to the scope of the survey—which included data on the precise location of facilities, types of hardware contained therein, and the firms supplying the energy—and to sensitive information being released publicly. Joel Khalili, WIRED, 6 Mar. 2024 Although Tinka believes that assumptions inherent in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on such statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Feb. 2024 Accordingly, undue reliance should not be put on such statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein. Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2024 Primary enclosures need to be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination of the animals contained therein and to minimize disease hazards and to reduce odors. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Feb. 2024 The benefit is the removal of intermediaries and all the inefficiency and deadweight losses therein. Korok Ray, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024

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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 19 Apr. 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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