Hitherto and Since

Hitherto

Hitherto adverb - Up to this or that time.

Since and hitherto are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Since" instead an adverb "Hitherto".

Since

Since adverb - Earlier than the present time.
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Synonyms for Since

Hitherto and since are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hitherto" instead an adverb "Since".

Both words in one sentence

  • Series / Switched at Birth Late-Arrival Spoiler: Woe be to anyone who missed the episode "Game On," since ABC Family is already showing previews that deal with the hitherto unforeseen twist of Emmett cheating on Bay with Simone.
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