There
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ðə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: There is an adverb meaning (location) To or into a place or location; thither.
Meaning
(location) To or into a place or location; thither.
More Meanings
- (figuratively) In that matter, relation, etc.
- In this world: used to say that someone or something exists; see also pronoun section below.
- Used to offer encouragement or sympathy; see also there, there and there now.
- Used to express victory or completion.
- That place (previously mentioned or otherwise implied).
- (location) In or at a place or location (stated, implied or otherwise indicated) that is perceived to be away from, or at a relative distance from, the speaker (compare here).
- (obsolete) Where, there where, in which place.
Example Sentences
The air there is beneficial to health.
There's that book I've been looking for!
I looked in the cupboard and my keys were there!
I know Bristol quite well as I used to live there.
Word Forms
- theres
Synonyms for there
Depending on context, synonyms include yonder, thither.
Antonyms for there
Common opposites include here, hither.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include thither, here, meanwhile, therein, yonder, then.
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