henceforth

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English

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Etymology

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From Middle English hennes forth, hens-forþ, hennes-forþ, from modification of Old English heonan forþ with an adverbial genitive suffix. By surface analysis, hence (from here) +‎ forth (forward).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /hɛnsˈfɔɹθ/
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  • Rhymes: -ɔː(ɹ)θ

Adverb

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henceforth (not comparable)

  1. (formal, temporal) From now on; from this time on.
    Synonyms: from now on, henceforward, hereafter; see also Thesaurus:henceforth
    Antonyms: up to now, hitherto
    I will try to do a better job, henceforth, now that I know the proper technique!
  2. (in metatextual self-reference) Further within this document.
    Synonyms: hereafter, hereinafter
    Antonyms: hereinbefore, heretofore
    Coordinate term: hereinelsewhere

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