henceforward
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Middle English hennes forward, equivalent to hence + forward. Compare Middle English hens-forthward, hennes forthward (“henceforward”).
Pronunciation[edit]
Adverb[edit]
henceforward (not comparable)
- from now on; from this time on
- 1962 October, Brian Haresnape, “Focus on B.R. passenger stations”, in Modern Railways, page 255:
- In other words, what we can expect to see henceforward, provided that all Regions make the effort, is a welcome brightening-up of stations and improvement in the general standard of amenities.
Synonyms[edit]
- henceforth, henceforwards see also Thesaurus:henceforth