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Definition of whereto

whereto

/ˌwɛərˈtuː/
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• adverb

1

To what place, end, or purpose; why.

Example

"The traveler paused at the crossroads, wondering whereto the narrow mountain trail might lead."

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• conjunction

1

To which place, thing, or matter; unto which.

Example

"They finally reached the ancient abbey whereto the pilgrims had been traveling for weeks."

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• Nearby Words

wherefore
wherein
whereof
whereto
whereupon
wherever
whet

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English wharto, formed as a compound of where and to.

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