Wither vs. Whither

Wither vs. Whither — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Wither and Whither

Witheradverb

Against, in opposition to.

Whitheradverb

To where.

Witherverb

(obsolete) To go against, resist; oppose.

Whitherverb

To wuther.

Witherverb

(intransitive) To shrivel, droop or dry up, especially from lack of water.

Whitheradverb

to what place;

whither go you?
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Witherverb

(transitive) To cause to shrivel or dry up.

Witherverb

To lose vigour or power; to languish; to pass away.

Witherverb

(intransitive) To become helpless due to emotion.

Witherverb

(transitive) To make helpless due to emotion.

Witherverb

wither, especially with a loss of moisture;

The fruit dried and shriveled

Witherverb

lose freshness, vigor, or vitality;

Her bloom was fading
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