hither Antonyms
Meaning of hither
hither (r)
to this place (especially toward the speaker)
hither (adv.)
To this place; -- used with verbs signifying motion, and implying motion toward the speaker; correlate of hence and thither; as, to come or bring hither.
To this point, source, conclusion, design, etc.; -- in a sense not physical.
hither (a.)
Being on the side next or toward the person speaking; nearer; -- correlate of thither and farther; as, on the hither side of a hill.
Applied to time: On the hither side of, younger than; of fewer years than.
hither Sentence Examples
- Hie thee hither, fair maiden, and let us revel in this enchanted grove.
- The traveler stumbled hither, weary and forlorn, seeking solace in the distant village.
- Hither came the knight errant, seeking adventure and glory in the realm of legend.
- The villagers gathered hither in the town square, their faces etched with concern.
- The king summoned his wisest councilors hither, seeking their guidance in a matter of utmost importance.
- As the sun began its descent, shadows stretched hither and thither, casting an eerie glow upon the ancient ruins.
- The wind whispered secrets hither and yon, carrying tales of distant lands and forgotten times.
- The scholar pored over the ancient tome, his eyes darting hither and thither as he sought forgotten knowledge.
- The river flowed hither and yon, winding its way through the verdant countryside.
- The child skipped hither and thither, his laughter echoing through the meadow.
FAQs About the word hither
to this place (especially toward the speaker)To this place; -- used with verbs signifying motion, and implying motion toward the speaker; correlate of hence and
closer,this, near, front, nigher, fore,inside, forward
that, other, far, opposite, further, farther, further, far, farther, opposite
Hie thee hither, fair maiden, and let us revel in this enchanted grove.
The traveler stumbled hither, weary and forlorn, seeking solace in the distant village.
Hither came the knight errant, seeking adventure and glory in the realm of legend.
The villagers gathered hither in the town square, their faces etched with concern.
