hitherto

[hith-er-too]

adverb

1. up to this time; until now.

   a fact hitherto unknown.

2. to here.

hitherto

/ ˈhɪðəˈtuː /

adverb

1. until this time

   hitherto, there have been no problems

2. archaic,  to this place or point

adjective

1. until this time

   a hitherto unoccupied house

Word History and Origins

Origin of hitherto¹

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English hiderto; hither, to

Example Sentences

Goldman’s portfolio strategy team led by David Kostin believes investors are more focused on the forward earnings outlook than has hitherto been the case.

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These include “demand has broadened, with hitherto dormant banks becoming active,” the council added.

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In 2018, he contributed as captain and batter to break an hitherto unassailable psychological barrier.

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Those are the words of one Labour MP, hitherto proudly supportive of the government, as they returned to Parliament on Tuesday morning.

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Elsewhere, cultural performances continue, with hitherto banned books appearing in the stalls of sidewalk bookstores.

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Related Words

• already 
• formerly 
• heretofore 
• once 
• then