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herein

adverb

Simple meaning

In this document or place.

Pronunciation

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hihrin

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IPA pronunciation (US)

hɪˈɹɪn

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Definition

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adverb

  1. In this place or thing or document

    “I shall discuss the question herein.”

  2. In this; within this content, context, or thing.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B1 · Intermediate
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

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This meaning: In this place or thing or document

Used this way, herein is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Heard in a sentence
“I shall discuss the question herein.”
Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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  • “I shall discuss the question herein.”adverb

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