hitherto — Until now or until a particular time in the past; up to this point. A formal adverb used to refer to the period of time before the present moment or before a specified past moment.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: Until now or until a particular time in the past; up to this point. A formal adverb used to refer to the period of time before the present moment or before a specified past moment.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌhɪðɚˈtu/
Korean meaning: 지금까지, 이때까지
Korean pronunciation: 히-더-투 (강세: 히)
Example Sentences
- My cat has hitherto been afraid of cucumbers, but today she conquered her fear.
- The research reveals hitherto unknown benefits of eating chocolate for breakfast.
- Scientists have discovered a hitherto unexplored region of the ocean.
hitherto
ADVERB//ˌhɪðɚˈtu//
Until now or until a particular time in the past; up to this point. A formal adverb used to refer to the period of time before the present moment or before a specified past moment.
Until now or until a particular time in the past; up to this point. A formal adverb used to refer to the period of time before the present moment or before a specified past moment.
Hitherto forgotten, from zero back to hero!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English, combining 'hither' (meaning 'to this place') with 'to'. Originally meant 'up to this point in space' but evolved to mean 'up to this point in time'.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My cat has hitherto been afraid of cucumbers, but today she conquered her fear.”
“The research reveals hitherto unknown benefits of eating chocolate for breakfast.”
“Scientists have discovered a hitherto unexplored region of the ocean.”
“The company's hitherto successful strategy began to fail in the new market.”
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