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English

Etymology

c. 1200, from Middle English therwith, from Old English þǣrwiþ (therewith, in return, in exchange, against), equivalent to there + with. Cognate with Danish derved (therewith), Swedish därvid (therewith, thereby). Parallel with Dutch daarmee, German damit (therewith), though etymologically different. See also theremid.

Pronunciation

Adverb

therewith (not comparable)

  1. With this, that or those.
    • 1611, The Holy Bible, [] (King James Version), London: [] Robert Barker, [], →OCLC, Philippians 4:11:
      I have learned, in whatever state I am, therewith to be content.
    • 1876, A concise law dictionary by Herbert Newman Mozley and George Crispe Whiteley, barrister at law:
      In untechnical language, we may describe letters of horning as the authority by which a person, directed by the decree of a court of justice to pay or perform anything, is ordered to comply therewith.
    • 1895, “The Vigilantes at the Capitol Grounds”, in The “City Guard”: A History of Company “B”, First Regiment Infantry, N.G.C. [National Guard of California]: During the Sacramento Campaign, July 3 to 26, 1894 [], San Francisco, Calif.: Filmer-Rollins Electrotype Co. [], →OCLC, pages 79–80:
      At the expiration of the solemn ceremonies connected therewith Private Flanagan of the Irish tent arose, and, after congratulating the learned doctors of the Keeley Club on the success of the meeting, invited all present to attend a pink tea that would be held in his tent that evening at eight p.m.
  2. In addition to that; besides, moreover.
  3. Thereupon, forthwith; with that being said or done.
    • 1869, Richard Blackmore, Lorna Doone, page 1:
      'I take the privilege, Mistress Ruth, of saluting you.' ...And therewith I bussed her well.

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See also

Here-, there-, and where- words
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