hitherto Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adverb used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
til now; so far; up to now; heretofore; thus far; until now; as yet; yet.
- So far he hasn't called
- the sun isn't up yet
WordNet
Hith"er*to` adverb
Definitions
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To this place; to a prescribed limit. Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further. Job xxxviii. 11.
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Up to this time; as yet; until now. The Lord hath blessed me hitherto. Josh. xvii. 14.