Henceforth Meaning
/hɛnsˈfɔɹθ/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
advFrom now on; from this time on.
advFurther within this document.
Sentence Examples
Officers will henceforth wear ties at dinner.
This squirrel shall be henceforth known as "The Cute One."
Those like me and I won't repeat it henceforth.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The new rule will apply ____, starting today.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The new company policy will be strictly enforced ____, with no exceptions for any staff members.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English hennes forth, hens-forþ, hennes-forþ, from modification of Old English heonan forþ with an adverbial genitive suffix. By surface analysis, hence (“from here”) + forth (“forward”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"My thanes and kinsmen,/Henceforth be earls, the first that ever Scotland /In such an honour named"
— c. 1606 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Tragedie of Macbeth”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward] Blount, published 1623, →OCLC, [Act I, scene ii]:
"Henceforth, you shall be known as Darth...Vader."
— 2005, George Lucas, Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith:
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The new rule will apply ____, starting today.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The new company policy will be strictly enforced ____, with no exceptions for any staff members.