heretofore
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Middle English heretoforn, equivalent to here (“here”) + toforn (“before”), from Old English toforan (“before”). More at here, tofore.
Pronunciation[edit]
Adverb[edit]
heretofore (not comparable)
- (formal) Prior to now, until now, up to the present time; from the origin to this point.
- We now make available these works which were heretofore unpublished.
- For usage examples of this term, see the citations page.
Synonyms[edit]
- (prior to now): hitherto
Translations[edit]
up to the present time
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