Here
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhɪə̯/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Here is an adverb meaning (location) In, on, or at this place (a place perceived to be close to the speaker); compare there.
Meaning
(location) In, on, or at this place (a place perceived to be close to the speaker); compare there.
More Meanings
- (location) To this place; used in place of the literary or archaic hither.
- This place; this location.
- (abstract) This time, the present situation.
- (Ireland, British, slang) Used for emphasis at the beginning of a sentence when expressing an opinion or want.
- (informal) Used to attract someone's attention, often in a hostile way.
- (slang) Used semi-assertively to offer something to the listener.
Example Sentences
Here I stand.
Kilroy was here.
The air here is foul.
Ms. Doe is not here at the moment.
Word Forms
- heres
Synonyms for here
Depending on context, synonyms include hera, hither.
Antonyms for here
Common opposites include there, thither.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include present, hither, hera, there, therein, then.
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