therein

American  

[thair-in] / ˌðɛərˈɪn /

adverb

1. in or into that place or thing.

2. in that matter, circumstance, etc.

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therein British  

/ ˌðɛərˈɪn /

adverb

1. formal in or into that place, thing, etc

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Usage

What does therein mean? Therein means in or into the thing that was just mentioned, as in The container should be inspected before the contents are placed therein (translation: The container should be inspected before the contents are placed in it).Therein is formal and is often used in legal language.It can also mean in that matter or circumstance, as in A lot of consumers are looking for a better way to maintain their appliances, and therein lies the business opportunity.Example: I treasure these books and all the wisdom contained therein.

Etymology

Origin of therein

before 1000; Middle English therin, Old English thǣrin. See there, in

Example Sentences

But when she got worked up about something, she tended to take it out on the rugs, floors, and furniture, and any dirt that might be harbored therein.

From Literature

And therein lies Frank's problem in forging any sort of bond with Spurs fans.

From BBC

A recommendation for anyone anxious about having a harmonious Thanksgiving next week: Watch Thomas Vinterberg’s “The Celebration” and be grateful that your gathering cannot possibly go worse than the one depicted therein.

From The Wall Street Journal

“If it is determined that the trust contains marital property, the trust can be broken to remove the marital property contained therein,” says Jewell Law.

From MarketWatch

And therein lay a new problem: Bear Stearns had sold Cornwall 70 percent of its credit default swaps.

From Literature