theretofore

there·to·fore

adverb \ˈther-tə-ˌfȯr; ˌther-tə-ˈ\

Definition of THERETOFORE

: up to that time <a theretofore unknown author>

Examples of THERETOFORE

1. <theretofore the couple hadn't given much thought to marriage, but the unplanned pregnancy changed everything>

First Known Use of THERETOFORE

14th century

Related to THERETOFORE

Synonyms

heretofore, hitherto, 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 THERETOFORE

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