heretofore (Meaning)

Wordnet

heretofore (r)

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

Webster

heretofore (adv.)

Up to this time; hitherto; before; in time past.

heretofore Sentence Examples

  1. Heretofore, the agreement had been considered inviolable.
  2. The document had heretofore been in possession of the library.
  3. The discovery of heretofore unknown fossils has shed new light on evolution.
  4. Heretofore, women had been excluded from holding certain positions.
  5. The heretofore vacant position has finally been filled.
  6. The use of social media was heretofore uncommon in this industry.
  7. Heretofore, I had been unaware of the company's recent success.
  8. The heretofore untapped potential of renewable energy is now being realized.
  9. The heretofore contentious issue of immigration has been resolved through negotiation.
  10. Heretofore, I had no reason to doubt her sincerity.

FAQs About the word heretofore

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present timeUp to this time; hitherto; before; in time past.

yet, so far, thus far, theretofore,hitherto, previously,formerly, before

henceforth, later, thenceforth, later, thenceforward, afterwards, henceforward, thenceforward, henceforward,hereafter

Heretofore, the agreement had been considered inviolable.

The document had heretofore been in possession of the library.

The discovery of heretofore unknown fossils has shed new light on evolution.

Heretofore, women had been excluded from holding certain positions.