[Elamur Dictionary](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/thereto/) [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/) / thereto # 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 →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/thereto/#m1) ### 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 →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/thereto/#x1) - The school rules, and any changes thereto, must be followed. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/thereto/#x2) - The letter and all papers relating thereto were lost. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/thereto/#x3) - He signed the agreement and added his name thereto. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/thereto/#x4) - The house and the land belonging thereto were sold. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/thereto/#x5) - In plain English: «the rules and changes to them». [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/thereto/#x6) ### 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 →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/T/thereto/#x1) - And thou shalt overlay it with pure gold, and make thereto a crown of gold round about. (Torah EXO.25.24, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/T/thereto/#x2) - 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 →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/T/thereto/#x3) - By taking heed thereto according to Thy word. (Writings PSA.119.9, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/T/thereto/#x4) - The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and toil addeth nothing thereto. (Writings PRO.10.22, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/T/thereto/#x5) - A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment; for if thou interpose, thou wilt add thereto. (Writings PRO.19.19, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/T/thereto/#x6) ### 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. ## Early Modern English ### Meaning To that or to it, meaning something already mentioned. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/emode/T/thereto/#m1) ### 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 →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/emode/T/thereto/#x1) - 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 →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/emode/T/thereto/#x2) - And thou shalt overlay it with pure gold, and make thereto a crown of gold round about. (Torah EXO.25.24, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/emode/T/thereto/#x3) ### Note Today: to it. ## On Mova - [Trees and pragmatics of «thereto» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/thereto/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«thereto» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/thereto.html) on Mova free. - [Trees and pragmatics of «thereto» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/T/thereto/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«thereto» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/thereto.html) on Mova free. - [Trees and pragmatics of «thereto» in the Early Modern English dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/emode/T/thereto/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«thereto» in the Early Modern English dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/emode/w/thereto.html) on Mova free.