Hitherto Definition & Meaning
hitherto
- adverb
- 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"
Words that rhyme with hitherto
Usage tips for "hitherto"
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