thereon

Everyday

1. (formal) Thereon means «on that» or «on it»: «the table and the books thereon». tree →
2. (formal) Thereon can mean «right after that» or «from then on» (more often «thereupon» or «from there on»). tree →

In the lessons

A formal, legal and old-fashioned word used in contracts, notices and old books; in formal exam voice it points back to something already named. Plain words: on it, on that.

Examples

• Look at the map and the names written thereon. tree →
• The form and the signature thereon must be checked. tree →
• The land and the buildings thereon were sold. tree →
• He read the note and the address thereon. tree →
• Please read the label and the instructions thereon. tree →
• Then she further bade him to see to her grave that nothing might grow thereon. tree →

Note

Formal and rare; in normal writing say «on it» or «on that». Similar words: thereby (by that), therein (in that), thereof (of that), thereupon (at once after that). Do not confuse with «thereafter» (after that).

In Jewish tradition

Old formal word meaning "on it." The Torah uses it for things placed on an altar or table, such as incense, oil or offerings. In the primary lessons: A formal, legal and old-fashioned word used in contracts, notices and old books; in formal exam voice it points back to something already named. Plain words: on it, on that.

Examples

• and he burnt thereon incense of sweet spices; as the LORD commanded Moses. (Torah EXO.40.27, JPS 1917) tree →
• Thou shalt break it in pieces, and pour oil thereon; it is a meal-offering. (Torah LEV.2.6, JPS 1917) tree →
• And thou shalt put oil upon it, and lay frankincense thereon; it is a meal-offering. (Torah LEV.2.15, JPS 1917) tree →
• All men have looked thereon; man beholdeth it afar off. (Writings JOB.36.25, JPS 1917) tree →
• And Hamath also shall border thereon; Tyre and Zidon, for she is very wise. (Prophets ZEC.9.2, JPS 1917) tree →
• When I think thereon, O God, I must moan; when I muse thereon, my spirit fainteth. (Writings PSA.77.4, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Formal and rare; in normal writing say «on it» or «on that». Similar words: thereby (by that), therein (in that), thereof (of that), thereupon (at once after that). Do not confuse with «thereafter» (after that).

Early Modern English

Meaning

On that or on it. tree →

Then and now

Still used in formal writing but not in speech, where we say "on it."

Examples

• and he burnt thereon incense of sweet spices; as the LORD commanded Moses. (Torah EXO.40.27, JPS 1917) tree →
• Then she further bade him to see to her grave that nothing might grow thereon. (The Lilac Fairy Book) tree →
• Thou shalt break it in pieces, and pour oil thereon; it is a meal-offering. (Torah LEV.2.6, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Today: on it.