Whereto: meaning, definitions and examples

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whereto

[ ˈwɛrˌtu ]

Adverb

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motion direction

The term 'whereto' is used to inquire about the destination or purpose of a movement or action. It is often used in formal or literary contexts such as poetry, classic literature, and philosophical discussions. The word indicates a direction or endpoint, and it may suggest a more profound exploration of meaning or intention in one's journey or quest.

Synonyms

to what place, to where, where.

Examples of usage

Whereto shall we wander next?
He asked whereto we were headed.
The map does not indicate whereto the path leads.

Translations

Translations of the word "whereto" in other languages:

🇵🇹 para onde

🇮🇳 कहाँ तक

🇩🇪 wohin

🇮🇩 kemana

🇺🇦 куди

🇵🇱 dokąd

🇯🇵 どこへ

🇫🇷 où

🇪🇸 a dónde

🇹🇷 nereye

🇰🇷 어디로

🇸🇦 إلى أين

🇨🇿 kam

🇸🇰 kam

🇨🇳 去哪里

🇸🇮 kam

🇮🇸 hvert

🇰🇿 қайда

🇬🇪 სად

🇦🇿 haraya

🇲🇽 a dónde

Etymology

The word 'whereto' originates from Middle English, combining the interrogative 'where' and the Old English suffix '-to', indicating direction or purpose. Its cognates can be traced back to Proto-Germanic roots, where similar forms existed in other Germanic languages. The usage of 'whereto' has diminished in modern English, often replaced by simpler forms like 'where to'. However, it still appears in literary contexts, often employed for stylistic purpose to evoke a sense of antiquity or to inspire contemplation about the nature of journeys.