heretofore
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From Middle English heretoforn, equivalent to here (“here”) + toforn (“before”), from Old English toforan (“before”). More at here, tofore.
[edit] Pronunciation
[edit] Adverb
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- We now make available these works which were heretofore unpublished.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 examples of the usage of this term see the citations page.
[edit] Synonyms
- (prior to now): hitherto
[edit] Translations
up to the present time
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