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.
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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 22 Jan. 2026.

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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