[Elamur Dictionary](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/thereon/) [dictionaries](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [English](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/) / [T](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/t/) / thereon # thereon adverb (thereon — formal, old-fashioned) «thereon» 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 1. (formal) Thereon means «on that» or «on it»: «the table and the books thereon». [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/thereon/#m1) 2. (formal) Thereon can mean «right after that» or «from then on» (more often «thereupon» or «from there on»). [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/thereon/#m2) ### 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 →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/thereon/#x1) - The form and the signature thereon must be checked. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/thereon/#x2) - The land and the buildings thereon were sold. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/thereon/#x3) - He read the note and the address thereon. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/thereon/#x4) - Please read the label and the instructions thereon. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/thereon/#x5) - Then she further bade him to see to her grave that nothing might grow thereon. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/thereon/#x6) ### 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 →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/T/thereon/#x1) - Thou shalt break it in pieces, and pour oil thereon; it is a meal-offering. (Torah LEV.2.6, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/T/thereon/#x2) - And thou shalt put oil upon it, and lay frankincense thereon; it is a meal-offering. (Torah LEV.2.15, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/T/thereon/#x3) - All men have looked thereon; man beholdeth it afar off. (Writings JOB.36.25, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/T/thereon/#x4) - And Hamath also shall border thereon; Tyre and Zidon, for she is very wise. (Prophets ZEC.9.2, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/T/thereon/#x5) - When I think thereon, O God, I must moan; when I muse thereon, my spirit fainteth. (Writings PSA.77.4, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/T/thereon/#x6) ### 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 →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/emode/T/thereon/#m1) ### 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 →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/emode/T/thereon/#x1) - Then she further bade him to see to her grave that nothing might grow thereon. (The Lilac Fairy Book) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/emode/T/thereon/#x2) - Thou shalt break it in pieces, and pour oil thereon; it is a meal-offering. (Torah LEV.2.6, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/emode/T/thereon/#x3) ### Note Today: on it. ## On Mova - [Trees and pragmatics of «thereon» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/thereon/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«thereon» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/thereon.html) on Mova free. - [Trees and pragmatics of «thereon» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/T/thereon/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«thereon» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/thereon.html) on Mova free. - [Trees and pragmatics of «thereon» in the Early Modern English dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/emode/T/thereon/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«thereon» in the Early Modern English dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/emode/w/thereon.html) on Mova free.