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whither

/ˈwɪðər/ adverb · British & US
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What does whither mean?

adverb

Used to ask about the direction in which someone or something is going, or to ask about the destination or goal of something. It is often used in formal or poetic language.

Example

"Where are you going? Whither do you travel tonight?"

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