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hitherto Synonyms

Another word for hitherto

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• adverb (Context 1)

Until now or until the particular point in time under discussion; up to this time.

Usage Example

"The expedition uncovered several ancient manuscripts that had been heretofore unknown to modern scholars."

Strongest
heretofore
previously
thus far
Strong
so far
formerly
to date
as yet
beforehand

Opposites of hitherto

The opposite of hitherto shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

henceforth
hereafter
henceforward
thereafter
subsequently
later
See all opposites of hitherto

• Nearby Words

hitchhike
hitchhiker
hither
hitherto
hitless
hitmaker
hitman

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hitherto. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hitherto
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