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hitherto

 

[ หˆhษชรฐษ™rหŒtu ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

time reference

Hitherto is an adverb that means up to this time or until now. It indicates a period of time before the present moment. It is often used to refer to something that has not happened previously or to describe a state that existed before certain events took place. This term is formal and somewhat archaic, making it less common in everyday conversation.

Synonyms

previously, so far, until now

Examples of usage

  • The experiments had hitherto yielded no results.
  • Hitherto, the project was considered a failure.
  • She had hitherto been unaware of the risks involved.

Translations

Translations of the word "hitherto" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น atรฉ agora

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฌ เคคเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bis jetzt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hingga sekarang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพัั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dotychczas

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ“ใ‚Œใพใง

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jusqu'ร  prรฉsent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hasta ahora

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸimdiye kadar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€๊ธˆ๊นŒ์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุชู‰ ุงู„ุขู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dosud

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ doteraz

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟ„ไปŠไธบๆญข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ do sedaj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hingaรฐ til

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพัั‹ ัƒะฐา›ั‹ั‚า›ะฐ ะดะตะนั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ› แƒ“แƒ แƒแƒ›แƒ“แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ indiyษ™ qษ™dษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hasta ahora

Etymology

The word 'hitherto' comes from Middle English, derived from the Old English 'hider' which means 'to this place', combined with 'to'. The term has roots in the Germanic languages, reflecting the early English speakers' tendency to form compound words. Hitherto has been used since the 14th century and has maintained its meaning throughout the centuries, primarily in formal and legal contexts. The use of 'hitherto' indicates a transitional point, often referring to conditions, observations, or actions that were true before a change occurred. Although it has become less common in modern language, it continues to be used in literary texts and formal discussions.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,159, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.