Heretofore

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ËŒhɪətuˈfɔː/
• US IPA: /ˈhɪɹtÉ™fɔɹ/, /ˈhɪɹtÉ™foɹ/

Origin

From Middle English heretoforn, equivalent to here ("here") + toforn ("before"), from Old English toforan ("before"). More at here, tofore.

Full definition of heretofore

Adverb

1. (formal) Prior to now, until now, up to the present time; from the origin to this point.We now make available these works which were heretofore unpublished.

Synonyms

• (prior to now) hitherto