Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
heretofore
Adverb
/ˈhɛrətəˌfɔr/
Definition
Up to this time; until now.
Examples
- Heretofore, the project had not encountered any major obstacles.
- The regulations have heretofore been ineffective in addressing the issue.
- Heretofore, no other country had achieved such a milestone.
Meaning
The term ‘heretofore’ is used to refer to a point in time that has preceded the present moment. It emphasizes that something has not occurred or has been the case in the time leading up to now.
Synonyms
- Previously
- Formerly
- Until now
- So far
- Before this
