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    HERETOFORE

    Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

     I. (adverb) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    Used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present timeplay

    Example:

    the sun isn't up yet

    Synonyms:

    as yet; heretofore; hitherto; so far; thus far; til now; until now; up to now; yet

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    Adverbs

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     Context examples: 

    The evening rewarded her confidence; she was met by one with the same kindness, and by the other with the same attention, as heretofore: Miss Tilney took pains to be near her, and Henry asked her to dance.

    (Northanger Abbey, by Jane Austen)


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