up to now
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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
- prior to the present time
- no suspect has been found to date
- 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