herein
gb/hɪɹˈɪn/ us/hɪɹˈɪn/
C1
Inglês
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Aceções
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adverb
formal
C1
relation
1
in this document or text
In this document or piece of writing that you are reading now.
Padrão de uso:
as used herein, [clause]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use "herein" in everyday speech instead of the simpler "here" or "in this document". "Herein" is mainly used in formal writing, especially legal or official documents, and sounds unnatural in casual conversation.
Sinónimos
here (More general; does not specifically mean in this document, and is less formal.)
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within (Can mean inside this document, but also inside a physical thing; not restricted to texts.)
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in this document (Plain phrase, not a single-word adverb; neutral rather than legal/formal.)
Antónimos
elsewhere (Means in another place or document, not in this one.)
Colocações
as used herein
|set forth herein
|provided herein
|contained herein
|defined herein
|described herein
Temas
law
|business
|academia
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- As used herein, the term "Company" includes all wholly owned subsidiaries.
- The rights and obligations set forth herein shall survive termination of this Agreement.
- Nothing contained herein shall be construed as creating a partnership between the parties.
- All figures herein are expressed in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.
- The policies described herein may be updated without prior notice.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- As used herein, "student" means any person taking classes at this school.
- The rules written herein apply to all workers.
- The information herein is for general use only.
- The words herein are part of a legal contract.
- The plan described herein will start next year.
adverb
formal
C1
relation
2
in this situation or matter
In this situation or problem that we are talking about now.
Padrão de uso:
herein lies [the problem / the issue]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes think "herein" in "Herein lies the problem" means physical place, like "in this room". It actually means in this situation or issue. In everyday speech, people usually say "This is the problem" rather than "Herein lies the problem."
Sinónimos
here (More general; does not emphasize the specific situation or issue as strongly as "herein" in formal argument.)
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in this respect (Focuses on one particular aspect rather than the whole situation or matter.)
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in this situation (Neutral and clear, but a longer phrase and less compact than "herein".)
Antónimos
elsewhere (Refers to another situation or matter, not the one currently being discussed.)
Colocações
herein lies the problem
|herein lies the difficulty
|herein lies the answer
|discussion herein
|analysis herein
|argument herein
Temas
argumentation
|academia
|analysis
|communication
|law
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- Herein lies the main difficulty with your proposal.
- The tension between cost and quality is clearly shown herein.
- Herein lies the risk: customers may not trust the new system.
- The solution herein differs from those suggested in earlier studies.
- Herein lies the irony of the situation we now face.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Herein lies the problem: we do not have enough time.
- Herein lies the answer to your question.
- Herein lies the danger, because people may not understand the rules.
- The writer explains the main ideas herein.
- Herein lies our chance to change the plan.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
herein
IPA
GB/hɪɹˈɪn/
US/hɪɹˈɪn/
Sílabas e acento
herein (1 sílaba)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: herein
- Plural: hereins
Família de palavras
Expressões
as provided herein
1/ˈæz pɹəvˈaɪdɪd hɪɹˈɪn/
fixed phrase
formal
according to this document’s rules
Used in formal writing, especially contracts, to mean that something happens according to the rules or terms written in this document.
Exemplos
- Payment shall be made as provided herein.
- The license may be terminated as provided herein if the user breaches any term.
as set forth herein
1/ˈæz sˈɛt fˈɔɹθ hɪɹˈɪn/
fixed phrase
formal
as described in this document
Used in legal or official writing to mean "as described in this document".
Exemplos
- The parties agree to the terms as set forth herein.
- The company will provide support as set forth herein and in any attached schedules.
as used herein
1/ˈæz jˈust hɪɹˈɪn/
fixed phrase
formal
explaining a term in this document
A phrase used in formal writing, especially contracts, before explaining what a word or phrase means in that document.
Exemplos
- As used herein, the term "Services" includes maintenance and support.
- As used herein, "child" means any person under the age of 18.
herein lies the problem
1/hɪɹˈɪn lˈaɪz ðə pɹˈɑbləm/
fixed phrase
formal
this is where the problem is
A formal way to say that the main problem is in the situation or thing that was just talked about.
Exemplos
- We want lower prices and better quality; herein lies the problem.
- Most users never read the instructions, and herein lies the problem with the software.
herein referred to as
1/hɪɹˈɪn ɹɪfˈɚd tə ˈæz/
fixed phrase
formal
will be called this in document
Used in formal writing when you say how you will call a person, company, or thing in the rest of the document.
Exemplos
- ABC Technologies, herein referred to as the "Supplier," agrees to deliver the goods.
- The European Union, herein referred to as the "EU," has adopted new regulations.