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HERETOFORE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

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

Example:

the sun isn't up yet

Synonyms:

as yet; heretofore; hitherto; so far; thus far; til now; until now; up to now; yet

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Adverbs

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 Context examples: 

The evening rewarded her confidence; she was met by one with the same kindness, and by the other with the same attention, as heretofore: Miss Tilney took pains to be near her, and Henry asked her to dance.

(Northanger Abbey, by Jane Austen)