Aforementioned Meaning in English
word
əˈfɔɹˌmɛnʃənd
uh-FOR-men-shuhnd
ɐfˈɔːmɛnʃənd
uh-FAW-men-shuhnd
Definition
Refers to something or someone that was mentioned earlier in the same text or conversation.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and mainly used in written English, especially legal, academic, or official texts. Usually comes before a noun (e.g., 'the aforementioned person'). Not common in everyday conversation—use 'previously mentioned' or simply repeat the word instead.
Spanish: antes mencionado - citado anteriormentePortuguese (BR): mencionado anteriormente - supracitadoPortuguese (PT): mencionado anteriormente - supracitadoChinese (Simplified): 上述的 - 前面提到的Chinese (Traditional): 上述的 - 前面提到的Hindi: पूर्वोक्त - उपर्युक्तArabic: المذكور أعلاه - المذكور سابقًاBengali: উপরোক্ত - পূর্বে উল্লিখিতRussian: вышеуказанный - вышеупомянутыйJapanese: 前述のVietnamese: nêu trên - đã đề cậpKorean: 앞서 언급한 - 상기Turkish: bahsi geçen - adı geçen - yukarıda belirtilenUrdu: منصوصہ بالا - مذکورہ بالاIndonesian: yang telah disebutkan - yang disebutkan di atas
Example Sentences
Please return the aforementioned documents as soon as possible.
basic
The aforementioned rules apply to all members.
basic
We discussed the aforementioned issues in our last meeting.
basic
If there are questions about the aforementioned policy, please ask now.
natural
No changes were made to the aforementioned contract terms.
natural
Those who violate the aforementioned guidelines will face penalties.
natural