Definition of HENCEFORTH

henceforth

Meanings

Adverb

  • from this time forth; from now on
    • "henceforth she will be known as Mrs. Smith"

Adv

  • From now on; from this time on.
  • Further within this document.

Origin / Etymology

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”).

Synonyms

any more, anymore, as of now, from now on, going forward, henceforth, henceforward, henceforwards, hereafter, hereforth, hereinafter, hereinunder, hereunder, in future, in the future, moving forward

Scrabble Score: 21

henceforth is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
henceforth is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
henceforth is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

henceforth is a valid Words With Friends word