Definition

This word refers to something that has been mentioned or is related to something previously stated.

Example

The committee approved the proposal, and the details thereof will be discussed in the next meeting.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new cafe that opened downtown?

Yeah, I read a review about it, and the coffee is supposed to be amazing.

I might check it out this weekend; the atmosphere looks cozy in the photos I saw, and I want to see the menu thereof.

Sounds like a plan! Let me know if you want company.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Thereof is formed from "there" (from Old English "þǣr", meaning at that place) and "of" (from Old English "of", meaning from or about). The word "thereof" means of that or from that place or thing.

Memory Tip

Think of 'there' as referring to a specific place and 'of' indicating a relationship — together, they help you remember that 'thereof' means something that comes from or relates to that specific place or thing.

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