I. ˈhwi-thər, ˈwi- adverb
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hwider; akin to Latin quis who and to Old English hi der hither — more at who , hither
Date: before 12th century
1. : to what place
whither will they go
2. : to what situation, position, degree, or end
whither will this abuse drive him
II. conjunction
Date: before 12th century
1.
a. : to what place
knew whither to go — Daniel Defoe
b. : to what situation, position, degree, or end
2.
a. : to the place at, in, or to which
b. : to which place
3. : to whatever place