hitherto

Meanings

• Adverb

  Used to describe a situation or experience that has continued up until now, or something that has existed or been in use for a long time.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhɪðɚˌtu/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

from now on , henceforth

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Synonyms

heretofore , up to now

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hitherto
ether , weather , lether , neather , rether , slether,ether , weather , lether , neather , rether , slether

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Variants

List of all variants of hitherto that leads to same result
hitherto

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally from Old English hider-to, meaning 'from here to there'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'hitherto' is not commonly used in everyday speech, but is more often found in formal writing or in literary contexts.

2. The longest word in the English language that can be spelled using only the letters in the word 'hitherto' is 'the'.

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Related Concepts

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1. therefore: Both 'hitherto' and 'therefore' are words that relate to the past and the present, but 'therefore' implies a logical conclusion based on previous information.

2. heretofore: An alternative form of 'hitherto', meaning 'up until now' or 'prior to this point in time'.

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Culture

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In literature, 'hitherto' is often used to describe the past history or background of a character or situation. For example, in Charles Dickens' 'A Tale of Two Cities', the character Dr. Manette is described as having lived 'hitherto a very ordinary life'. In music, the title of the song 'Hitherto' by the band Anathema refers to the idea of moving forward from the past.

How to Memorize "hitherto"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a long journey or path that has led you to the present moment. Imagine yourself walking along this path, with 'hitherto' representing the entirety of the journey up until now.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hitherto' with the idea of a long history or past experience. For example, you might think of a historical monument or a family heirloom that represents the past.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'H - Has taken place up until now, I - In use for a long time, T - Time elapsed, H - History, E - Experience, R - Reached this point, O - Originally from Old English, T - To indicate a long past or history'.

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