thith·er | \ ˈthi-t͟hər 
also ˈt͟hi- \
also ˈt͟hi- \Definition of thither
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to that place : there
thither
adjectiveDefinition of thither (Entry 2 of 2)
: being on the other and farther side : more remote
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thither
adverb English Language Learners Definition of thither
old-fashioned + literary : to that place
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thither
adverbthith·er | \ ˈthi-t͟hər \
\Kids Definition of thither
: to that place : there We walked thither and back.
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