CEFR C1

heretofore

adverb

Meaning

Before this time; until now.

Examples

This is a significant change from the policies heretofore in place.
The company had heretofore focused solely on domestic markets.

Synonyms: previously, formerly, heretofore, prior

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heretofore (C1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˌhɜːr.təˈfɔːr/

Definition

Before this time; until now.

Examples

This is a significant change from the policies heretofore in place.
The company had heretofore focused solely on domestic markets.
Heretofore, such issues were handled at a much lower administrative level.

Synonyms of heretofore

Words with a similar meaning to heretofore:

previously
formerly
heretofore
prior

Antonyms of heretofore

Words with the opposite meaning to heretofore:

henceforth
hereafter

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