hither

Definitions


[ˈhɪðə], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- to or towards this place
(e.g: I little knew then that such calamity would summon me hither!)


Phrases:
- hither and thither

Origin:
Old English hider, of Germanic origin; related to he and here


[ˈhɪðə], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- situated on this side
(e.g: the hither side of Severn)


Phrases:
- hither and thither

Origin:
Old English hider, of Germanic origin; related to he and here




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