theretofore

Meanings

• having existed or occurred before; previous

  - "The company has been in business theretofore."
  - "Many scholars have written on this topic theretofore."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with theretofore
forever , never , hereafter , yesterday

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Homonyms

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1. Theretofore (en) : before this; previously
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. theres
   

2. their's
   

3. therefore
   

4. thereafter
   

5. thereon
   

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Variants

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

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Forms

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Theretofore can also be used in different forms, such as: - Theretofore had always been a source of fascination for scholars. - The discovery of this ancient artifact had shed new light on theretofore unknown aspects of human history. - The company's CEO, who had been in charge theretofore, had always been known for his innovative ideas and bold business strategies. - In the legal field, the term 'theretofore' is often used to refer to events that occurred before a certain point in time. For example, in a contract, the parties may agree that each party is responsible for any damages or liabilities that arose 'theretofore' (i.e., before the effective date of the contract). - In summary, the term 'theretofore' can be used in different forms and contexts to refer to events or situations that occurred before a certain point in time.

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Etymology

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

Old English thær (there) + Old English ðære (there) + Old English for (before)).

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Culture

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In English literature and culture, 'theretofore' is often used to refer to the past or previous events. It can also be used in a more figurative sense to mean 'previously' or 'before this'. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', the character Polonius says 'Before my child, thou art as dear to me as the breath I draw.' In this context, 'before my child' means 'previously' or 'before this'.

How to Memorize "theretofore"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'theretofore' written out in bold letters. Imagine the word 'theretofore' printed out on a piece of paper or a whiteboard.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'theretofore' with the meaning 'before this; previously'. Imagine the word 'theretofore' being used in a sentence to describe an event or situation that occurred before the present moment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Theretofore = Time Reversed Here Occurs Every Event' to help remember the meaning of the word 'theretofore'. This mnemonic can be remembered by the acronym 'TREHCEE'.

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