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hitherto

[ˌhɪðərˈtuː]

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'

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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.