Come Hither

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /kʌm ˈhɪðər/

Definitions of come hither

verb to move closer or approach someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 Please come hither and sit next to me.

A2 The teacher asked the students to come hither for a group activity.

B1 The manager called the team to come hither for a meeting.

B2 The captain commanded the soldiers to come hither for a briefing.

C1 The director beckoned the actors to come hither for a rehearsal.

C2 The queen invited her subjects to come hither for a royal celebration.

adverb in a manner that indicates moving closer or approaching

Example Sentences

A1 Come hither and sit next to me.

A2 The cat meowed, trying to get the mouse to come hither.

B1 The teacher gestured for the students to come hither to the front of the class.

B2 The king commanded his subjects to come hither and pay their respects.

C1 The mysterious figure beckoned for the detective to come hither and follow.

C2 The enchantress used her powers to lure the prince to come hither and be under her spell.

Examples of come hither in a Sentence

formal Please come hither so we can discuss the details of the project.

informal Hey, come hither and check out this cool video I found.

slang Yo, come hither and peep this new track I just dropped.

figurative The idea of success seems to beckon and say, 'come hither'.

Grammatical Forms of come hither

past tense

came

plural

come

comparative

more hither

superlative

most hither

present tense

come

future tense

will come

perfect tense

have come

continuous tense

coming

singular

comes

positive degree

hither

infinitive

to come

gerund

coming

participle

coming

Origin and Evolution of come hither

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'come hither' originated in Middle English as a command to someone to approach or come closer.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'come hither' has evolved to be used in a more romantic or seductive context, often implying an invitation for intimacy or closeness.