I'm somewhat naive about vocabulary and explanations from the dictionary. I looked up "hitherto", but the definition and example setence wasn't very clear and I still don't fully understand it.
Can someone explain hitherto is clearer words (different from the dictionary) and perhaps give me a simple sentence that contains the word hitherto? Thanks. >.~
2007-08-20 09:37:17 · 5 answers · asked by Madison 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
"Hither" is an old way of saying "here": "hither and thither" means "here and there."
So "hitherto" means "here to" or "up until here" or "to this point here."
2007-08-20 09:56:39 · answer #1 · answered by teresathegreat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its like cause and effect.
The contract states that the two parties should keep the kids equally hitherto there will be an 50 - 50 custody.
2007-08-20 16:45:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means "up to this point (in time)." You could say that you now understand a word that you hitherto did not comprehend.
2007-08-20 16:50:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hitherto, " My wife and I plan to stay hitherto in this house that we have built. Hitherto, meaning to stay here or travel here. Basically saying "Hey lets go here", or "lets stay here". Uh, hope that helps.
2007-08-20 16:52:50 · answer #4 · answered by bcivil07 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pronunciation: -"tü, "hi-[th]&r-'tü
Function: adverb: up to this or that time
Hitherto, you've learned a new word!
2007-08-20 16:44:55 · answer #5 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋