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Meaning of hitherto
The primary meaning of "hitherto" is to indicate a point in time up to the present or a specific moment.
Etymology of hitherto
The word "hitherto" has its roots in Old English, derived from "hīþ" meaning "hither" or "to this place" and "tō" meaning "to" and "þerto" meaning "to that"
Historically, "hitherto" has been used in English since the 9th century to indicate a point in time or a specific moment
Synonyms
henceforth
heretofore
previously
beforehand
earlier
prior
until
up
till
before
erstwhile
formerly
so
thus
therefore
consequently
thence
whence
wherefore
hereafter
thereafter
subsequently
accordingly
meanwhile
meantime
until now
as yet
up to now
up to this point
prior to this
Definitions
- Used to indicate a point in time up to the present or a specific moment
- * Used to indicate that something has not happened or been done before
- * Used to indicate that something is true or has been the case up to a particular point
Usage Examples
- The company has not made a profit hitherto, but it is expected to do so in the coming year
- * The new policy will be implemented henceforth, and all employees must adhere to it
- * The team has worked tirelessly up to this point, and their efforts have paid off hitherto
Antonyms
henceforward
thereafter
from now on
in future
later
afterwards
subsequently
next
following
succeeding
later on
after
subsequently
thenceforth
from this time on
from this day on
from this moment on
onward
forwards
on
ahead
later
after this