hither
1 synonyms and 1 antonyms for hither, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adv — To this place; here (mainly literary or old-fashioned), especially in the phrase "hither and thither" (in various directions).
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Archaic and literary; rarely used outside the fixed phrase "hither and thither" in modern English.
Etymology
From Old English hider, from a Proto-Germanic root meaning "to here."
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What does “hither” mean?
The word “hither” means to this place; here (mainly literary or old-fashioned), especially in the phrase "hither and thither" (in various directions).
How do you pronounce “hither”?
“Hither” is pronounced HIH-thuh (/ˈhɪðɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “hither” in a sentence?
Here is “hither” used in a sentence: “Come hither, my friend.”
What is the opposite of “hither”?
The opposite of “hither” — its antonyms — is hence.
What part of speech is “hither”?
“Hither” is an adverb.
Where does the word “hither” come from?
The word “hither” comes from Old English. From Old English hider, from a Proto-Germanic root meaning "to here.".