hitherto
Americanadverb
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up to this time; until now.
a fact hitherto unknown.
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to here.
adverb
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until this time
hitherto, there have been no problems
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archaic to this place or point
adjective
Etymology
Origin of hitherto
First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English hiderto; hither, to
Example Sentences
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They reached their target inside 33 overs, England's four-wicket victory delighting the thousands of travelling fans who finally have something to celebrate on a hitherto miserable tour.
From BBC
Its arrival also marks the resurrection of Criterion’s invaluable Eclipse line, a no-frills, hitherto exclusively DVD series that bundled often-obscure titles, usually grouped by director.
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.
From MarketWatch
These include “demand has broadened, with hitherto dormant banks becoming active,” the council added.
In 2018, he contributed as captain and batter to break an hitherto unassailable psychological barrier.
From BBC
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