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THERETOFORE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does theretofore mean?
• THERETOFORE (adverb)
The adverb THERETOFORE has 1 sense:
1. up to that time
Familiarity information: THERETOFORE used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Up to that time
Context example:
they had not done any work theretofore
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