henceforth

Meanings

• adverb

  From this point on or in the future

  - "From henceforth, we will follow the new rules."
  - "He promised to be a better person henceforth."

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Pronunciation

1. /hɛnsˈfɔɹθ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

hitherto , up to now

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Synonyms

from now on , henceforward , hereafter

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Rhymes

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beforth , forthwith , henceforthwith

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Variants

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henceforth

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Etymology

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From Old English 'henceforth' or 'henceforan', meaning 'from this point on, henceforth and no longer'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'henceforth' is composed of two Old English words: 'hence', meaning 'from this place', and 'forth', meaning 'moving forward'.

2. The word 'henceforthwith' is a variant of 'henceforth' and means 'immediately from that time onwards'.

3. The word 'henceforth' is used in the Bible to denote a change in circumstances or a new beginning, such as when God makes a covenant with Noah after the flood (Genesis 8:22).

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1. new beginning: A new start or a fresh beginning.

2. future: The time after the present.

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Culture

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In literature, 'henceforth' is often used to denote a new beginning or a change in circumstances. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', the witches prophesy that Macbeth will 'be king here, / Your seated majesty, / Given to brief rule in this most royal city, / From the northern bare, from the dead man's hand.' (Act I, Scene III).

How to Memorize "henceforth"

1. mnemonics
   

   - To remember the meaning of 'henceforth', think of 'hence' meaning 'from this place' and 'forth' meaning 'moving forward'. So, 'henceforth' means 'from this point on, moving forward'.

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