henceforward
|hence/for/ward|
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/ˌhɛnsˈfɔrwərd/
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/ˌhɛnsˈfɔːwəd/
from now on
Etymology
Etymology Information
'henceforward' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'hennes forward,' where 'hennes' meant 'from here' and 'forward' meant 'toward the front.'
Historical Evolution
'hennes forward' transformed into the modern English word 'henceforward' through gradual linguistic evolution.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'from this place onward,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'from this time onward.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
from this time on or from that time on.
Henceforward, all meetings will be held on Mondays.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45