thereof

adverb

there·​of t͟her-ˈəv How to pronounce thereof (audio)
-ˈäv
1
: of that or it
2
: from that cause or particular : therefrom

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Unemployment insurance experts consulted by The Post said Colorado’s notifications — or lack thereof — for overpayments are unusual and could be confusing for claimants. Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 31 May 2026 Wembanyama backed up his words, and lack thereof after Game 5, with his actions. Jared Weiss, New York Times, 29 May 2026 The testimony, delivered in federal court in Kansas City, Kansas, offered jurors a rare look at the legal oversight — or lack thereof — surrounding union spending decisions at the heart of the government’s case. Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026 Check attendance records for the Tampa Rays and Miami Marlins home games and me tell how excited their fan base, or lack thereof, is. Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for thereof

Word History

First Known Use

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

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

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“Thereof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thereof. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

thereof

adverb
there·​of t͟ha-ˈrəv How to pronounce thereof (audio)
-ˈräv
t͟he-
1
: of that or it
the problem and solution thereof
2
: from that cause or particular : therefrom

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