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Theretofore vs Heretofore - What's the difference?

theretofore | heretofore |

As adverbs the difference between theretofore and heretofore

is that theretofore is until that time while heretofore is prior to now, until now, up to the present time; from the origin to this point.

theretofore

English

Adverb

(head)
  • Until that time.
  • Before that.

    • See also

    * English pronominal adverbs

    heretofore

    English

    Adverb

    (-)
  • (formal) Prior to now, until now, up to the present time; from the origin to this point.
    • We now make available these works which were heretofore unpublished.
  • * (seeCites)

    • Synonyms

    * (prior to now) hitherto

    Antonyms

    *henceforth