henceforth — From this time forward; from now on into the future.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: From this time forward; from now on into the future.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhensˌfɔːrθ/
Example Sentences
- Henceforth, I shall be known as Captain Awesome instead of Bob.
- The company announced that henceforth all meetings will be conducted while standing.
- Henceforth, anyone who doesn't laugh at my jokes will be required to explain why.
henceforth
ADVERB[/ˈhensˌfɔːrθ/]
From this time forward; from now on into the future.
From this time forward; from now on into the future.
Henceforth, he journeys forth toward the north!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English, combining 'hence' (meaning 'from here/from this time') with 'forth' (meaning 'forward'). The word literally means 'from this point forward in time.'
Breakdown
hence (from this time/place) + forth (forward/onward) = moving forward from this moment
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“Henceforth, I shall be known as Captain Awesome instead of Bob.”
“The company announced that henceforth all meetings will be conducted while standing.”
“Henceforth, anyone who doesn't laugh at my jokes will be required to explain why.”
“The new regulations will be enforced henceforth.”
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