different between herewith vs therein

English

Etymology

From Middle English herwith, from late Old English herwiþ, equivalent to here +? with. Sometimes hyphenated here-with in early modern English and her-with in Middle English.

Adverb

herewith (not comparable)

1. with this; especially, with this letter or communication
2. by this means
3. in this way, hereby

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References

• “h??r-with, adv.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007.
• James A. H. Murray [et al.], editors (1884–1928) , “Herewith”, in A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles (Oxford English Dictionary), volume V (H–K), London: Clarendon Press, OCLC 15566697, page 240, column 3.

English

Etymology

there +? in

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?ðe????n/
• Rhymes: -?n

Adverb

therein (not comparable)

1. (takes a reflexive pronoun) in that; in that place; in him/her/it.
   • September 1792, George Washington, letter

     My observation is that whenever one person is found adequate to the discharge of a duty... it is worse executed by two persons, and scarcely done at all if three or more are employed therein.

   • 1883, Howard Pyle, The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood Chapter V

     "Ha," said Robin, "comest thou from Locksley Town? Well do I know that fair place for miles about, and well do I know each hedgerow and gentle pebbly stream, and even all the bright little fishes therein, for there I was born and bred. Now, where goest thou with thy meat, my fair friend?"

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Anagrams

• Therien, etherin, neither, reineth