What does here mean?
Here means (location) In, on, or at this place (a place perceived to be close to the speaker); compare there..
Here
/ˈhɪə̯/ · adverb
Meaning
(location) In, on, or at this place (a place perceived to be close to the speaker); compare there..
Definitions by Sense
- (location) In, on, or at this place (a place perceived to be close to the speaker); compare there.
- (location) To this place; used in place of the literary or archaic hither.
- Alive
- This place; this location.
- (abstract) This time, the present situation.
- (slang) Used semi-assertively to offer something to the listener.
- (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.
Example Sentences
You wait here while I fetch my coat.
Ms. Doe is not here at the moment.
It says here that he died in 1970.
The air here is foul.
The view up here is better than the view down there!
Here is the report that you asked for.
Here I stand.
Kilroy was here.
Synonyms for here
Antonyms for here
Related Words
Word Forms
- heres
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for here?
Common synonyms include right here, hera, hither.
What is the opposite of here?
Possible antonyms include there, thither, at that place, in that location.
How do you use here in a sentence?
You wait here while I fetch my coat.
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