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 The independent monitor’s report and the CPD stats cited therein do not make clear where or under what circumstances the firearm-pointing incidents occurred. Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2024 Each Entrant agrees that all entries, and any copyrights alleged to be contained or actually contained therein, may be used by The Baltimore Sun in connection with a non-commercial use. Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 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

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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 6 Jun. 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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