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hither

/ˈhɪðər/ adverb · British & US
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What does hither mean?

adverb

Used to indicate a direction towards the speaker, or to indicate a place or time that is near or at hand. Often used in formal or poetic language.

Example

"The king invited his guests to come hither and join him for dinner."

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