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thereof

[thair-uhv, -ov] Example Sentences Origin

there·of

[thair-uhv, -ov]
adverb
1.
of that or it.
2.
from or out of that origin or cause.

Origin:
before 1000; Middle English therof, Old English thǣrof. See there, of1
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Thereof is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
Example Sentences
  • Something has been added this time around: dashing yachting caps, sailor hats and chic variations thereof.
  • Curving is usually a result of poor planning or the complete lack thereof.
  • Not to mention the increases thereof for any major decontamination of living areas due to the water.
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thereof (ˌðɛərˈɒv)
 
adv
1.  of or concerning that or it
2.  from or because of that

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thereof
O.E. þær of; see there + of.
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