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单词 hitherto
释义

hitherto

adverb

hith·​er·​to ˈhi-t͟hər-ˌtü How to pronounce hitherto (audio)
ˌhi-t͟hər-ˈtü
: up to this or that time
reveals some hitherto unknown facts about her life

Synonyms

  • heretofore
  • theretofore
  • yet
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Example Sentences

at the talent show Kyle revealed his hitherto unknown gift for doing impressions
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Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

hitherto

adverb

hith·​er·​to ˈhi-t͟hər-ˌtü How to pronounce hitherto (audio)
: up to this time I had hitherto lived alone.

hitherto

adverb

as in yet
up to this or that time at the talent show Kyle revealed his hitherto unknown gift for doing impressions

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • yet
  • heretofore
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  • previously
  • so far
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  • formerly
  • before

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • henceforth
  • hereafter
  • thenceforth
  • henceforward
  • thereafter
  • subsequently
  • thenceforward
  • afterwards
  • later
  • thereupon
  • afterward
  • thenceforwards
  • hereupon
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