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Hither and thither

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Archaic UsagePlay
The phrase is outdated and rarely used in modern English, but can be found in literature. SlideIn the classic novel, characters went hither and thither in the bustling marketplace.
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Lack of PurposePlay
'Hither and thither' implies movement without a clear goal, often in confusion or panic. SlideThe lost tourists wandered hither and thither, seeking the museum.
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Use in NarrativesPlay
The phrase sets a scene of chaos or disarray in stories, to help visualize unpredictable action. SlideLeaves blew hither and thither in the storm.
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