adv
thither
THIH-thuh
Thither (adv) means to or toward that place (archaic or literary). Example: “They travelled thither in search of fortune.”
adv
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To or toward that place (archaic or literary).
"They travelled thither in search of fortune."
How to use thither
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned word for "to that place" — the opposite of "hither" ("to this place").
When to use it
Archaic — mainly seen in older literature ("hither and thither").
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Word forms
- Superlative
- thithermost
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Etymology
From Old English þider, reshaped over time by analogy with "hither".
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What does “thither” mean?
The word “thither” means to or toward that place (archaic or literary). In plain terms, an old-fashioned word for "to that place" — the opposite of "hither" ("to this place").
How do you pronounce “thither”?
“Thither” is pronounced THIH-thuh (/ˈðɪðɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “thither” in a sentence?
Here is “thither” used in a sentence: “They travelled thither in search of fortune.”
What is another word for “thither”?
Words with a similar meaning to “thither” include there, over there, away there and yonder.
What is the opposite of “thither”?
The opposite of “thither” — its antonyms — is thence.
What part of speech is “thither”?
“Thither” is an adverb.
Where does the word “thither” come from?
The word “thither” comes from Old English. From Old English þider, reshaped over time by analogy with "hither".
