henceforth
/'hens'fɔ:θ/ Cách viết khác : (henceforward) /'hens'fɔ:wəd/
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Definition
- Adverb:
- From this time forth; from now on: "Henceforth" indicates that something will be true or will happen starting from the present moment and continuing into the future.
Usage
- "Henceforth" is a formal adverb used to mark a point in time from which a new rule, situation, or state of affairs begins. It is often used in legal, official, or literary contexts.
Examples
- Adverb:
- Henceforth, all employees must wear identification badges.
- The treaty declared that the region would henceforth be a demilitarized zone.
- She has decided to retire; henceforth, her assistant will manage the department.
Advanced Usage
- "Henceforth and forevermore": A very formal and emphatic phrase meaning from now on and for all future time.
- I pledge my loyalty to the king henceforth and forevermore.
- "From henceforth": A redundant but occasionally used phrase with the same meaning as "henceforth."
- From henceforth, this law shall be in effect.
Variants and Related Words
- Henceforward (adverb): A synonym for "henceforth," meaning from this time on.
- Henceforward, the committee's decisions will be final.
Synonyms
- From now on: Starting at the present time.
- Hereafter: In the future, from this time onward.
- Thenceforth: (Formal) From that time onward.
Antonyms
- Heretofore: (Formal) Before this time; until now.
- Previously: At a time before the present.
Adverb
- from this time forth; from now on
- henceforth she will be known as Mrs. Smith