Heretofore vs. Hitherto — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Heretofore and Hitherto
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Heretofore
Up to the present time; before this; previously.
Hitherto
Until this time
The weather, which had hitherto been sunny and mild, suddenly turned cold.
Heretofore
Before now, until now, up to the present time; from the beginning to this point.
We now make available these works which were heretofore unpublished.
Hitherto
Up to this or that time or point.
Heretofore
(metatextual) Previously within the present text; earlier herein.
Heretofore referred to as
Heretofore mentioned
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Hitherto
To this place; to a prescribed limit.
Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further.
Heretofore
Up to this time; hitherto; before; in time past.
Hitherto
Up to this time; as yet; until now.
The Lord hath blessed me hitherto.
Heretofore
Used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time;
So far he hasn't called
The sun isn't up yet
Hitherto
Used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time;
So far he hasn't called
The sun isn't up yet
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