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Meaning of hither in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhɪðər/

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  1. Adverb

    hither

    Etymology

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

    Definitions

    1. to this place (especially toward the speaker)

    Examples

    • « come here, please »

    Antonyms

    • there
    • thither

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