Definition

Adverb: Until the present moment; from some point in the past until now. It is used to describe a situation or action that has been true or ongoing from a past time up to the current time.

Usage

This adverb is used to indicate that a statement is true for the period of time leading to the present. It often appears at the beginning or end of a clause. It is commonly used in contexts discussing progress, results, or the continuation of a state.

Examples

• Up to now, the project has been successful.
• We have received no complaints up to now.
• Up to now, his theory has not been proven wrong.
• I have trusted her completely up to now.

Advanced Usage

• "Up to now" in negative statements: It is frequently used to emphasize that something expected has not happened or a situation has not changed by the present time.
  • Up to now, the authorities have not released a statement.
  • He has not replied to my email up to now.

Variants and Related Words

• So far: Has a very similar meaning and is often interchangeable with "up to now."
  • So far, so good.
• Thus far: A more formal synonym.
  • Thus far, the data supports our hypothesis.
• To date: Another formal synonym, often used in written reports.
  • To date, we have sold over a thousand units.
• As yet: Used, especially in negative statements, to mean up to this time.
  • We have had no news as yet.

Synonyms

• Hitherto
• Until now
• Heretofore (formal/literary)

Antonyms

• From now on
• Henceforth
• Hereafter

Related Phrases

• Up to the present: A phrase with identical meaning, sometimes used for slight emphasis.
  • His record has been clean up to the present.
• Until this point: A more explicit phrasing.
  • Until this point, everything had gone according to plan.

Adverb

1. prior to the present time
   • no suspect has been found to date
2. used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
   • So far he hasn't called
   • the sun isn't up yet