thitherwards
Definition
- Adverb:
- Toward that place; in that direction: "thitherwards" means moving or pointing to a specific location previously mentioned or understood from context. It is a formal or archaic synonym for "thither."
Usage Examples
- (He looked in the direction of the mountains.)
- (They traveled toward that place.)
- (She pointed in that direction.)
Advanced Usage
"to go thitherwards": to proceed toward a particular destination.
- The king commanded his army to march thitherwards without delay. (The army was ordered to go toward that place.)
"to look thitherwards": to direct one's attention or gaze toward a specific point.
- All eyes looked thitherwards as the ship appeared on the horizon. (Everyone looked in that direction.)
Variants and Related Words
Thither (adv): to or toward that place; the more common form.
- They went thither to seek their fortune. (They went to that place.)
Hitherwards (adv): toward this place; the opposite direction.
- Come hitherwards, and I will show you the treasure. (Come toward me.)
Whitherwards (adv): toward which place; used in questions.
- Whitherwards are you heading? (Toward which place are you going?)
Synonyms
- Thither: directly synonymous, though "thither" is more common in modern usage.
- Toward that place: a periphrastic equivalent.
- That way: informal directional phrase.
Related Idioms
- Hither and thither: in various directions; here and there.
- The children ran hither and thither in the meadow. (They ran in all directions.)
- Hitherwards and thitherwards: in both directions; to and fro.
- The messenger traveled hitherwards and thitherwards, delivering news. (He went back and forth.)