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Henceforth - Dictionary Entry

Henceforth

Part of Speech

Adverb

Pronunciation

/ˈhɛnsˌfɔrθ/

Definitions

  • From this time onward; starting now.

Usage Examples

  • "Henceforth, all meetings will be held on Mondays."
  • "The country declared independence and henceforth governed itself."
  • "She decided to change her lifestyle and henceforth adopted a healthier routine."

Etymology

Derived from Middle English hens-forth, a combination of "hence" (from here) and "forth" (forward).

Synonyms

  • From now on
  • Going forward
  • In the future
  • After this

Antonyms

  • Previously
  • Before
  • Hitherto

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
FrenchDésormais/de.zɔʁ.mɛ/
SpanishDe aquí en adelante/de aˈki en aðaˈlante/
GermanFortan/ˈfɔʁt.an/
Hindiअब से/ab se/
Chinese (Mandarin)从今以后/cóng jīn yǐhòu/
Japanese今後/kon-go/
Russianотныне/ot-ny-ne/
Arabicمن الآن فصاعدًا/min al-aan fa-saa'idan/
PortugueseDaqui em diante/daˈki ẽ dʒiˈãtʃi/
ItalianD'ora in poi/ˈdora in pɔi/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /ˈhɛns.fɔːθ/
  • American English: /ˈhɛns.fɔrθ/

Historical Usage

The word "henceforth" has been in use since the Middle Ages and has appeared in many legal and literary texts. It was frequently used in royal decrees, contracts, and formal declarations.

Cultural Nuances

While "henceforth" remains a formal and literary term, it is less commonly used in everyday speech. It is often seen in legal and official documents rather than casual conversations.

More Information

"Henceforth" is a word commonly found in historical writings and legal documents. It conveys a strong sense of finality and official declaration. Though it is less used in modern speech, it still appears in formal settings and literature.

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