Associations to the word «Hither»

Wiktionary

HITHER, adverb. (literary or archaic) To this place, to here.
HITHER, adverb. Over here
HITHER, adjective. (archaic) On this side; the nearer.
HITHER AND THITHER, adverb. (rare) (literally) To here and to there.
HITHER AND THITHER, adverb. (figuratively) In a disorderly manner.
HITHER AND YON, adverb. (idiomatic) In, at or to various places.

Dictionary definition

HITHER, adverb. To this place (especially toward the speaker); "come here, please".

Wise words

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