thereto

adverb (thereto — formal, legal)

«thereto» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition and Early Modern English — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(formal, legal) Thereto means «to that» or «to it», referring to something already mentioned. tree →

In the lessons

It appears in legal documents, contracts and very formal exam language: «the rules and any changes thereto». In everyday life it is almost never used; people say «to it». Phrases: attached thereto, changes thereto, agreed thereto.

Examples

Read the contract and the notes attached thereto. (formal) tree →
The school rules, and any changes thereto, must be followed. tree →
The letter and all papers relating thereto were lost. tree →
He signed the agreement and added his name thereto. tree →
The house and the land belonging thereto were sold. tree →
In plain English: «the rules and changes to them». tree →

Note

A very formal, legal adverb; use «to it» or «to that» in normal writing. Similar words: «thereof» (of it), «therein» (in it), «thereby» (by that). It does not give a number in maths problems.

In Jewish tradition

Old formal word meaning "to it." The Torah uses it for adding something to an object, and for the command not to add to the law.

Interpretation. The command "thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it" is read as a rule that no one may add to or subtract from the commandments.

Examples

And he overlaid it with pure gold, and made thereto a crown of gold round about. (Torah EXO.37.11, JPS 1917) tree →
And thou shalt overlay it with pure gold, and make thereto a crown of gold round about. (Torah EXO.25.24, JPS 1917) tree →
All this word which I command you, that shall ye observe to do; thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it. (Torah DEU.12.32, JPS 1917) tree →
By taking heed thereto according to Thy word. (Writings PSA.119.9, JPS 1917) tree →
The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and toil addeth nothing thereto. (Writings PRO.10.22, JPS 1917) tree →
A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment; for if thou interpose, thou wilt add thereto. (Writings PRO.19.19, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Early Modern English

Meaning

To that or to it, meaning something already mentioned. tree →

Then and now

Still used in formal and legal writing but not in speech, where we say "to it."

Examples

And he overlaid it with pure gold, and made thereto a crown of gold round about. (Torah EXO.37.11, JPS 1917) tree →
Furthermore, the king bestowed on Jack a noble castle, with a very beautiful estate thereto belonging, where he and his lady lived in great joy and happiness all the rest of their days. (English Fairy Tales) tree →
And thou shalt overlay it with pure gold, and make thereto a crown of gold round about. (Torah EXO.25.24, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Today: to it.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «thereto» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«thereto» in the school dictionary on Mova free.
Trees and pragmatics of «thereto» in the Judaism dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«thereto» in the Judaism dictionary on Mova free.
Trees and pragmatics of «thereto» in the Early Modern English dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«thereto» in the Early Modern English dictionary on Mova free.

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