here

A1
Pronunciation
/hiːɹ/
/hɪə(ɹ)/
/hɪɹ/
/hjɜː/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

(abstract) This place; this location.

Example Sentences
  • An Alzheimer patient's here may in his mind be anywhere he called home in the time he presently re-lives.
2 Definition

(abstract) This time, the present situation.

Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Filler after a noun or demonstrative pronoun, solely for emphasis.

Example Sentences
  • John here is a rascal.
2 Definition

Filler after a demonstrative pronoun but before the noun it modifies, solely for emphasis.

Example Sentences
  • This here orange is too sour.
Adverb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

(location) In, on, or at this place.

Synonyms
right here
Example Sentences
  • Flu season is here.
2 Definition

(location) To this place; used in place of the more dated hither.

Example Sentences
  • Please come here.
3 Definition

(abstract) In this context.

Example Sentences
  • Derivatives can refer to anything that is derived from something else, but here they refer specifically to functions that give the slope of the tangent line to a curve.
4 Definition

At this point in the argument, narration, or other, usually written, work.

Example Sentences
  • Here endeth the lesson.
Interjection
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Used semi-assertively to offer something to the listener.

Example Sentences
  • Here, now I'm giving it to you.
2 Definition

Used for emphasis at the beginning of a sentence when expressing an opinion or want.

Example Sentences
  • Here, I'm tired and I want a drink.