Pronunciation: /ˈhɪrətəˌfɔr/
adverb up to this time; before now
A1 I had never seen that movie before.
A2 She had heretofore been unaware of the consequences of her actions.
B1 The company had heretofore focused on domestic markets, but now they are expanding internationally.
B2 The new regulations represent a departure from the heretofore accepted norms.
C1 The heretofore undiscovered manuscript shed new light on the author's early works.
C2 The scientist's groundbreaking research challenged the heretofore established theories in the field.
preposition before this time
A1 I have never tried sushi heretofore.
A2 She had never visited that country heretofore.
B1 The company had not disclosed this information heretofore.
B2 The new regulations will change the process heretofore used.
C1 The team had always followed the same strategy heretofore.
C2 The decision to expand the business was unprecedented heretofore.
formal The heretofore undiscovered manuscript shed new light on the author's early work.
informal We've never tried this method before, but heretofore, it seems to be working well.
slang I never knew this spot existed, but heretofore, it's become my favorite hangout.
figurative The heretofore uncharted territory of my emotions was finally explored through therapy.
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