Yonder
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈjɒndə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Yonder is an adverb meaning (literary) The vast distance, particularly the sky or trackless forest.
Meaning
(literary) The vast distance, particularly the sky or trackless forest.
More Meanings
- (archaic or dialectal outside of Cumbria, Southern US) At or in a distant but indicated place.
- (archaic or dialect) Synonym of thither: to a distant but indicated place.
- (archaic or dialect) The farther, the more distant of two choices.
- (archaic or dialect, as an adjective) Who or which is over yonder, usually distant but within sight.
- (archaic or dialect, as a pronoun) One who or which is over yonder, usually distant but within sight.
Example Sentences
See who yonder is.
Yonder lass, who be she?
They headed on over yonder.
Whose doublewide is that over yonder?
Word Forms
- yonders
Synonyms for yonder
Depending on context, synonyms include there, farther, yon, thither, distant.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include yon, distant, there, upstairs, afar, away.
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