hitherto
Hitherto (adv) means Up until now, or up until the point being discussed. Example: “Hitherto, no one had questioned the results.”
How to use hitherto
Learner’s notesFormal; common in academic or legal writing but rare in everyday speech.
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_____, no one had questioned the results.
Etymology
From Middle English hiderto, combining hither ("to here") with to.
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What does “hitherto” mean?
The word “hitherto” means up until now, or up until the point being discussed.
How do you pronounce “hitherto”?
“Hitherto” is pronounced hih-thuh-TOO (/ˈhɪðəɹˌtu/ in IPA).
How do you use “hitherto” in a sentence?
Here is “hitherto” used in a sentence: “Hitherto, no one had questioned the results.”
What is another word for “hitherto”?
Words with a similar meaning to “hitherto” include as yet, as of yet, erenow, herebefore, hereto and heretofore.
What is the opposite of “hitherto”?
The opposite of “hitherto” — its antonyms — are still and henceforth.
What part of speech is “hitherto”?
“Hitherto” is an adverb.
Where does the word “hitherto” come from?
The word “hitherto” comes from Middle English. From Middle English hiderto, combining hither ("to here") with to.
Is “hitherto” a common word?
“Hitherto” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
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