Formal and Informal Expressions of whither

In different contexts, you can replace 'whither' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'to what place, to what end' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'where to, what for' is a commonplace synonym.

whither: Explore its Definition & Usage

whither Definition

1to what place or state
2to what end or purpose

Using whither: Examples

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

Example
Whither are you going?
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Whither shall we go?
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Whither is the project headed?

whither Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for whither

where
where to
whereabouts

Phrases with whither

whither thou goest
a phrase from the Bible, meaning 'wherever you go'
Example
Ruth said to Naomi, 'Whither thou goest, I will go.'
whither and whence
to and from where
Example
The traveler wondered whither and whence the road led.
whither the wind blows
wherever fate takes one
Example
I'm not sure what I'll do next; I'll just go whither the wind blows.

Origins of whither

from Old English 'hwider'

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Summary: whither in Brief

'Whither' [ˈwɪðə(r)] is an adverb that means 'to what place or state' or 'to what end or purpose'. It is often used in questions like 'Whither are you going?' or 'Whither shall we go?' and can be replaced with 'where' or 'where to'. The phrase 'whither thou goest' is a biblical expression meaning 'wherever you go'.