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adverb hence·forth \ˈhen(t)s-ˌfȯrth, hen(t)s-ˈfȯrth\

Definition of henceforth

  1. :  from this point on

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Examples of henceforth in a Sentence

  1. Henceforth, supervisors will report directly to the manager.

  2. She announced that henceforth she would be running the company.

First Known Use of henceforth

14th century

henceforth Synonyms

Synonyms
henceforward, hereafter
Related Words
afterward (or afterwards), later, subsequently; hereupon, thereupon

HENCEFORTH Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of henceforth for English Language Learners

  • : from this time forward : starting now

HENCEFORTH Defined for Kids

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adverb hence·forth \ˈhens-ˌfȯrth\

Definition of henceforth for Students

  1. :  from this time on I henceforth vow to tell the truth.

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