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Synonyms
Etymology
1. heretofore
adverb. ['ˌhɪrtəˈfɔr'] used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time.
Etymology
- heretoforn (Middle English (1100-1500))
Rhymes with Heretofore
- villasenor
- espectador
- cavalli-sfor
- montemayor
- montefiore
- bensenyore
- underscore
- sotomayor
- guarantor
- balthazor
- armentor
- postwar
- longcor
- livermore
- hardcore
- explore
- antiwar
- senor
- roquemore
- restore
- prewar
- paramore
- outscore
- noncore
- jambor
- implore
- gilgore
- deplore
- cat-4
- anymore
Sentences with heretofore
1. Noun, singular or mass
It is particularly hard for children to observe a heretofore "together" parent fall apart at the seams.
2. Verb, past tense
It's hard to understand why your dog suddenly becomes hostile, especially if he heretofore has been friendly.
3. Adverb
Guest stars may be heretofore unknown to television.