Thitherward

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈðɪðərwərd/

Definitions of thitherward

adjective relating to or directed toward that place

Example Sentences

A1 The path led thitherward, towards the mountains.

A2 She followed the signs thitherward, hoping to reach the beach.

B1 The group decided to head thitherward, towards the old castle.

B2 The map indicated that the treasure was hidden thitherward, in the forest.

C1 The explorer set off thitherward, determined to uncover the lost city.

C2 The adventurer embarked on a journey thitherward, seeking new lands to explore.

adverb in the direction of that place; there

Example Sentences

A1 Please walk thitherward to the park.

A2 She pointed thitherward towards the mountains.

B1 The map showed the path leading thitherward.

B2 The hikers followed the trail thitherward into the forest.

C1 The explorers journeyed thitherward in search of the lost city.

C2 The ship sailed thitherward towards uncharted waters.

Examples of thitherward in a Sentence

formal The knight rode thitherward towards the castle to fulfill his quest.

informal Let's head thitherward to the park for a picnic.

slang I heard there's a cool party thitherward, wanna check it out?

figurative She felt her heart pulling her thitherward, towards a new adventure.

Grammatical Forms of thitherward

past tense

thitherwarded

plural

thitherwards

comparative

more thitherward

superlative

most thitherward

present tense

thitherward

future tense

will go thitherward

perfect tense

have gone thitherward

continuous tense

is going thitherward

singular

thitherward

positive degree

thitherward

infinitive

to go thitherward

gerund

going thitherward

participle

thitherwarding

Origin and Evolution of thitherward

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'thitherward' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'thiderweard' meaning 'in the direction of that place.'
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'thitherward' evolved to be used less frequently in modern English but is still occasionally used in literary or formal contexts to indicate movement in a specific direction.