henceforth
gb/hˈɛnsfˈɔɹθ/ us/hˈɛnsfˈɔɹθ/
C1
English
~ 25800
Senses
0 senses
adverb
formal
C1
relation
1
from this time onward
Starting now, and for all future time after this moment.
Usage pattern:
henceforth, [someone] will [verb]
Common mistake:
Learners often confuse 'henceforth' with 'therefore'. 'Henceforth' talks about time (from now on), while 'therefore' gives a reason (so, for that reason). Another common mistake is using 'henceforth' in casual conversation, where 'from now on' is more natural.
Synonyms
from now on (More common and neutral; used in everyday speech instead of the formal 'henceforth'.)
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from this point forward (Slightly formal; often used in written or prepared speech, similar in tone to 'henceforth'.)
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hereafter (Formal and somewhat old-fashioned; can also refer to life after death, unlike 'henceforth'.)
Antonyms
until now (Describes the time period leading up to the present, the opposite direction in time from 'henceforth'.)
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hitherto (Formal and old-fashioned; means 'up to this time', contrasting with the future focus of 'henceforth'.)
Collocations
will henceforth
|shall henceforth
|henceforth be known as
|henceforth referred to as
|effective henceforth
Themes
time
|law
|writing
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- All employees must henceforth submit their reports electronically.
- The company will henceforth operate under the name BrightWave Technologies.
- This policy shall henceforth apply to all new members.
- Henceforth, all official correspondence will be conducted in English.
- The two countries agreed that trade restrictions would henceforth be lifted.
Learner examples
- Henceforth, I will write all emails in English.
- The school will henceforth close at 5 p.m.
- You must henceforth carry your ID card.
- Our team will henceforth meet every Monday.
- The shop will henceforth be open on Sundays.
Grammar
Dictionary form
henceforth
IPA
GB/hˈɛnsfˈɔɹθ/
US/hˈɛnsfˈɔɹθ/
Syllables & stress
hence - forth (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (hence)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: henceforth
- Plural: henceforths
Word family
Expressions
henceforth be known as
1/hˈɛnsfˈɔɹθ bˈi nˈoʊn ˈæz/
fixed phrase
formal
announce a new name from now
To officially say that someone or something will have a new name from this time into the future.
Examples
- The city of Bombay shall henceforth be known as Mumbai.
- This document will henceforth be known as the Partnership Agreement.
- He declared that the band would henceforth be known as Night Sky.
henceforth referred to as
1/hˈɛnsfˈɔɹθ ɹɪfˈɚd tə ˈæz/
fixed phrase
formal
set a label for future reference
Used in formal writing to say what short name will be used for something in the rest of the document.
Examples
- The European Union, henceforth referred to as 'the EU', adopted new regulations.
- This contract is made between Johnson & Co., henceforth referred to as 'the Supplier', and Green Farm Ltd.
- In this report, the smartphone model X1, henceforth referred to as 'the device', was tested for durability.