Definition of heretofore
: up to this time : hitherto heretofore unimaginable possibilities I tell you now what we have heretofore kept secret from you — A. C. Whitehead
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Examples of heretofore in a Sentence
Heretofore her writing has never displayed such depth of feeling.
This technology has created heretofore unimaginable possibilities.
First Known Use of heretofore
13th century
HERETOFORE Defined for English Language Learners
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: until this time : before now
HERETOFORE Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of heretofore for Students
: up to this time Our school has heretofore never closed.
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