different between therein vs thereupon

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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• Therien, etherin, neither, reineth

English

Etymology

From Middle English therupon, theruppon. Equivalent to there +? upon. Compare German darauf.

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /?ð????p?n/, /?ð????p?n/
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /?ð?????p?n/
• Rhymes: -?n
• Hyphenation: there?upon

Adverb

thereupon (not comparable)

1. Upon that; thereon.
2. In consequence, or by reason, of that; therefore.
3. Following that; forthwith; in sequence, but not necessarily in consequence.

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