henceforth

adverb

hence·​forth ˈhen(t)s-ˌfȯrth How to pronounce henceforth (audio)
hen(t)s-ˈfȯrth
Synonyms of henceforthnext
: from this point on

Examples of henceforth in a Sentence

Henceforth, supervisors will report directly to the manager. She announced that henceforth she would be running the company.
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Riley allegedly explained to her how her life would work henceforth. Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026 Actresses of a certain age are henceforth barred from investigating crimes on TV. Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026 And henceforth, the Oscars statue should only be referred to as little gold guy. Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026 In one episode, for example, the participants join Cummings in the castle’s dining hall for a gathering henceforth known as the Black Banquet. Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for henceforth

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of henceforth was in the 14th century

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“Henceforth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/henceforth. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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henceforth

adverb
hence·​forth ˈhen(t)s-ˌfō(ə)rth How to pronounce henceforth (audio)
-ˌfȯ(ə)rth;
hen(t)s-ˈfō(ə)rth
-ˈfȯ(ə)rth
: from this point on

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