whereto

American  

[wair-too, hwair-] / wɛərˈtu, ʰwɛər- /

conjunction

1. Archaic. to what or what place or end.

2. to which.

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whereto British  

/ wɛəˈtuː /

adverb

1. towards what (place, end, etc)?

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pronoun

1. to which

Etymology

Origin of whereto

First recorded in 1175–1225, whereto is from the Middle English word wherto. See where, to

Example Sentences

Now the tryst even has its own whereto literature.

From Time Magazine Archive

He put back on his salt-crusted clothes, for there was not enough water to wash them, and going out into the grey windy morning looked over this place whereto the shadow had tricked him.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin

When he left it again he wore a heavy dark-blue cloak, the gift of the township of Low Torning, whereto he was bound, for they wanted a wizard there.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin

It was a lonely business whereto I now was set, but in truth it is lonelier in the recollection than it was in the actual happening.

From Lawrence Clavering by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)

Ropars had but time to throw himself under the taffrail of the stationary vessel, and to grasp a boom, whereto he remained suspended.

From Mathieu Ropars: et cetera by Young, William