whereto

[hwair-too, wair-]

whereto Definition

• 1. to what place or purpose
• 2. to what end

Using whereto: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "whereto" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Whereto are you headed?

• Example

  He didn't know whereto he should go.

• Example

  The company has yet to decide whereto invest their profits.

whereto Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for whereto

• where
• wherein
• whereupon

Phrases with whereto

• whereto from here

  what is the next step or direction to take

  Example

  We've accomplished our goal, but whereto from here?

• whereto now

  what should be done next

  Example

  We've finished this task, but whereto now?

• whereto art thou

  where are you

  Example

  Whereto art thou going?

Origins of whereto

from Middle English 'wherto', from Old English 'hwǣr tō' meaning 'where to' or 'to what place'

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Summary: whereto in Brief

'Whereto' [hwair-too, wair-] is an adverb that means 'to what place or purpose' or 'to what end'. It is often used to ask about a destination or purpose, as in 'Whereto are you headed?' or 'He didn't know whereto he should go.' 'Whereto' can also be used in phrases like 'whereto from here' and 'whereto now' to ask about the next step or direction to take.