whither

whither Definition

whither (hwit̸h′ər, wit̸h′-)

adverb

to what place, point, condition, result, etc.?where?: used to introduce questions whither are we drifting?

Etymology: ME whider < OE hwider: see what & hither

to which place, point, condition, result, etc.: used relatively the island whither we drifted
to whatever place, point, condition, result, etc.; wherever let them go whither they will

whither Synonyms

modif.

where?, in what direction?, toward what place?

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