hitherto Definition
until now or until the point in time under discussion.
Using hitherto: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hitherto" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Hitherto, we have been successful in our endeavors.
Example
The company's profits have been increasing hitherto.
Example
Hitherto, I have never seen such a beautiful sunset.
hitherto Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for hitherto
Phrases with hitherto
up to now/hitherto
used to say what has been true up to this time
Example
Up to now/hitherto, we have not received any complaints.
hitherto unknown
not known before
Example
The discovery of the new species was hitherto unknown to science.
not explored before
Example
The team set out to explore the hitherto unexplored region of the Amazon rainforest.
Origins of hitherto
from Middle English 'hitherto', meaning 'to this place'
Summary: hitherto in Brief
'Hitherto' [ˌhɪðərˈtuː] means until now or until the point in time under discussion. It is often used to describe something that has been true or existing up to this time, as in 'Hitherto, we have been successful in our endeavors.' The phrase 'up to now/hitherto' is commonly used to indicate what has been true up to this time.
