Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hither-and-thither
idiom
/ˈhɪðər ənd ˈθɪðər/
Definition
In various directions; here and there.
Examples
- The children ran hither-and-thither in the park, playing tag with each other.
- As the storm approached, papers flew hither-and-thither, creating a chaotic scene.
- We searched hither-and-thither for the missing keys before finally finding them in the couch.
Meaning
The term ‘hither-and-thither’ describes movement or things that are scattered in multiple locations without a clear direction or organization.
Synonyms
- here and there
- everywhere
- about
