adverb
- at that place or point
- because of that; at that occurrence
Usage: archaic; formal
Usage: archaic; formal
Examples
- The king pointed to the castle gate, and the soldiers gathered thereat.
- She heard a strange noise and was greatly alarmed thereat.
- The document was signed at the courthouse, and all parties were present thereat.
- He made a jest, and everyone laughed thereat.
- The announcement was posted on the bulletin board, and students read thereat.
- A fire broke out in the barn, and the animals fled thereat.