Definitions
- Used to describe something that has happened up until now. - Referring to a situation or condition that existed before a certain point in time. - Talking about something that was previously unknown or undisclosed.
- Used to describe something that has happened up until now. - Referring to a situation or condition that existed before a certain point in time. - Talking about something that was previously unknown or undisclosed.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are adverbs that describe something that has happened up until now.
- 2Both words can be used to refer to a situation or condition that existed before a certain point in time.
- 3Both words can be used to talk about something that was previously unknown or undisclosed.
What is the difference?
- 1Formality: Heretofore is more formal than hitherto.
- 2Usage: Heretofore is more commonly used in legal and academic contexts, while hitherto is more commonly used in literature and poetry.
Remember this!
Heretofore and hitherto are synonyms that both describe something that has happened up until now, referring to a situation or condition that existed before a certain point in time, or talking about something that was previously unknown or undisclosed. However, heretofore is more formal and commonly used in legal and academic contexts, while hitherto is more commonly used in literature and poetry.
