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Meaning
The word "hitherto" means "up to this time" or "until now." It is used to refer to a time before the present moment, indicating that something has been true or happening from the past up to the present, but may change in the future.
Synonyms
- Previously
- Until now
- So far
- Thus far
Antonyms
- Hereafter
- Subsequently
- After
- Later
Etymology
The term "hitherto" is derived from the Old English "hider" meaning "to this place" and "to," which implies direction or orientation in time.
Examples
- The research has focused on the impacts of climate change hitherto unexamined by scientists.
- Hitherto, the committee has not addressed the important issue of resource allocation.
- The technology was hitherto only available to large corporations, but now it is accessible to small businesses as well.
- Hitherto, she had never experienced such a profound moment of joy.