henceforth

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/ˈhɛnsˌfɔrθ/
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From this point onward, especially as part of an official change.
Practice using henceforth in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Employees must henceforth submit expenses within thirty days.
  • The island was henceforth known by its new name.
  • Will this rule apply henceforth, or only during the trial?
  • The company announced that it would henceforth publish its accounts online.
  • The committee decided that meetings would henceforth be open to the public.

Similar words

henceforward
from now on
hereafter
from this point on

Meanings

From now onward

adverb
administration
formal
Starting at the present point and continuing into the future, often in an official announcement or rule.

Examples

  • The committee decided that meetings would henceforth be open to the public.
  • Employees must henceforth submit expenses within thirty days.
  • The island was henceforth known by its new name.
  • Will this rule apply henceforth, or only during the trial?
  • The company announced that it would henceforth publish its accounts online.

Similar words

from now on
hereafter
from this point on
henceforward

Etymology

Formed from hence, meaning “from here or now,” and forth, meaning “onward.” The combination has been used in English since the late Middle Ages.

FAQ

What does henceforth mean?

It means from now on, often in formal writing or an official announcement.

Is henceforth formal?

Yes. In everyday speech, from now on is more natural.

Does henceforth refer to the past?

No. It begins at the current point and looks forward.

Can henceforth appear in a rule?

Yes. It often introduces a change that will apply from now on.

Is henceforth the same as thereafter?

They are close, but thereafter starts from a point in the past or another time already mentioned.

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