hither

²hither

adj

Definition of HITHER

: being on the near or adjacent side

Examples of HITHER

1. <we began to explore the hither bank while our companions crossed the creek to explore the yonder bank>

First Known Use of HITHER

14th century

Related to HITHER

Synonyms: closer, near, nigher, this

Antonyms: far, farther, further, opposite, other, that

Related Words: fore, forward, front, inside

Near Antonyms: distant, remote, remoter; back, outside

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Rhymes with HITHER

blither, dither, swither, thither, whither, wither