The meaning of THERETOFORE is up to that time. How to use theretofore in a sentence.

Synonyms for THERETOFORE: yet, heretofore, so far, hitherto, thus far, previously, formerly, before; Antonyms of THERETOFORE: thereafter, thenceforth, hereafter, henceforth, thenceforward, subsequently, henceforward, afterwards

Define theretofore. theretofore synonyms, theretofore pronunciation, theretofore translation, English dictionary definition of theretofore. adv. Until that time; before that. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

THERETOFORE definition: before that time; previous to that | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples in American English

Formal before that time; previous to that.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adverb theretofore. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.

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First recorded in 1300–50, theretofore is from Middle English ther tofore. See there, heretofore. My confidence had reached a height theretofore unseen. It was the Japanese idea that objects …

Theretofore definition: Until that time; before that.

2024年9月27日 · Until that time. Before that.