heretofore
gb/hˌɪɹtəfˈɔɹ/ us/hˌɪɹtəfˈɔɹ/
C1
Inglese
~ 7000
Accezioni
0 accezioni
adverb
formal
C1
relation
1
until now; before this time
Until now; before this time.
Schema d'uso:
heretofore [verb phrase]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes use "heretofore" in casual speech or writing, where it sounds too formal or old-fashioned. In everyday English, it is usually better to say "until now" or "before now". Another mistake is confusing "heretofore" with "therefore"; "heretofore" refers to time before now, while "therefore" shows a result or conclusion.
Sinonimi
until now (Neutral and common; same basic meaning without formal tone.)
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previously (Very close in meaning, but can refer more generally to an earlier time, not only up to the present moment.)
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before now (Plain, spoken alternative; less formal and more natural in everyday English.)
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hitherto (Even more formal or literary; often used in academic or old-fashioned styles.)
Contrari
hereafter (Means ‘from now on’ or ‘in the future’, the opposite direction in time.)
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henceforth (Formal term meaning ‘from this time forward’, opposite of looking back in time.)
Collocazioni
heretofore unknown
|has heretofore been
|have heretofore been
|as heretofore stated
|heretofore referred to as
|heretofore existing
Temi
law
|business
|academia
|time
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- The committee has heretofore focused on local issues, but will now consider national policy.
- These documents reveal facts that were heretofore unknown to the public.
- As heretofore stated, all employees must submit their reports by Friday.
- The parties heretofore entered into a provisional agreement pending further negotiations.
- This technology was heretofore considered too expensive for commercial use.
Esempi per chi studia
- This company has heretofore worked only in Europe.
- The problem was heretofore unknown to the team.
- As heretofore explained, we cannot change the date.
- Scientists had heretofore believed this animal was extinct.
- The rules we used heretofore are now out of date.
Grammatica
Forma base
heretofore
IPA
GB/hˌɪɹtəfˈɔɹ/
US/hˌɪɹtəfˈɔɹ/
Sillabe e accento
here - to - fore (3 sillabe)
Stress on 3rd syllable (fore)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: heretofore
- Plural: heretofores
Famiglia di parole
Forms
heretofores
noun
Related words
previously
adverb B1
formerly
adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
hereafter
adverb B2
henceforth
adverb C1
Advanced or less common
hitherto
adverb C1
Espressioni
as heretofore stated
1/ˈæz hˌɪɹtəfˈɔɹ stˈeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
formal
as stated earlier
As said or written before this point.
Esempi
- As heretofore stated, the company accepts no liability for lost items.
- The policy remains, as heretofore stated, subject to annual review.
heretofore referred to as
1/hˌɪɹtəfˈɔɹ ɹɪfˈɚd tə ˈæz/
fixed phrase
formal
called earlier by this name
Used to show what something was called before this point in the text.
Esempi
- ABC Corporation, heretofore referred to as "the Company", agrees to the following terms.
- The city, heretofore referred to as the capital, lost that status in 1990.
heretofore unknown
1/hˌɪɹtəfˈɔɹ ʌnnˈoʊn/
fixed phrase
formal
not known until now
Not known or discovered before this time.
Esempi
- The researchers discovered a heretofore unknown virus in the sample.
- This book sheds light on a heretofore unknown part of her life.