theretofore


theretofore

adverb

Definition of THERETOFORE

up to this or that time <theretofore the couple hadn't given much thought to marriage, but the unplanned pregnancy changed everything>
Related Words before, formerly, previously
Near Antonyms afterward (or afterwards), later, subsequently; hereupon, thereupon

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