heretofore

here·to·fore

adverb \ˈhir-tə-ˌfȯr, ˌhir-tə-ˈ\

Definition of HERETOFORE

: up to this time : hitherto

Examples of HERETOFORE

1. Heretofore her writing has never displayed such depth of feeling.
2. This technology has created heretofore unimaginable possibilities.

First Known Use of HERETOFORE

13th century

Related to HERETOFORE

Synonyms

hitherto, theretofore, yet

Antonyms

henceforth, henceforward, hereafter, thenceforth, thenceforward (also thenceforwards), thereafter

Related Words

before, formerly, previously

Near Antonyms

afterward (or afterwards), later, subsequently; hereupon, thereupon

Rhymes with HERETOFORE

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