henceforward

Everyday

(formal, old-fashioned) From now on; from this time into the future. tree →

In the lessons

A grand word for promises and announcements. In The Wind in the Willows, at the banquet, a changed Toad promises his friends to be modest: henceforward he will be a different Toad. In laws and old documents, «henceforth» starts a new rule. In everyday life we say «from now on».

Examples

• Henceforward, all pupils must wear a hat outside. tree →
• «Henceforward I shall be a quiet and humble Toad!» he promised. tree →
• Henceforward the castle belonged to the young king. tree →
• Henceforth, the meeting will be on Mondays. tree →
• Henceforward we shall help each other. tree →
• The king declared that henceforward there would be no taxes on bread. tree →
• I will never set you to herd cattle again, henceforward I will give you something easier to do.” tree →

Note

Formal; in speech use «from now on». Same as «henceforth». Written as one word.