First Known Use: before 12th century
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1here
adverb \ˈhir\
: in this place : at this location
: to or into this place
: at this point in a process, activity, story, etc.
Full Definition of HERE
1
a : in or at this place <turn here> —often used interjectionally especially in answering a roll call b : now <here it's morning already> c : in an arbitrary location <a book here, a paper there>
2
: at or in this point, particular, or case <here we agree>
3
: in the present life or state
4
: hither <come here>
5
—used interjectionally in rebuke or encouragement
— here goes
—used interjectionally to express resolution or resignation especially at the beginning of a difficult or unpleasant undertaking
— neither here nor there
: having no interest or relevance : of no consequence <comfort is neither here nor there to a real sailor>
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Origin of HERE
Middle English, from Old English hēr; akin to Old High German hier here, Old English hē he
Rhymes with HERE
2here
adjective
Definition of HERE
1
—used for emphasis especially after a demonstrative pronoun or after a noun modified by a demonstrative adjective <this book here>
2
nonstandard —used for emphasis after a demonstrative adjective but before the noun modified <this here book>
First Known Use of HERE
15th century
3here
noun
: this place
: this point
Full Definition of HERE
: this place
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First Known Use of HERE
1605
HERE Defined for Kids
1here
adverb \ˈhir\
Definition of HERE for Kids
1
: in or at this place <Stand here.>
2
: at this time : happening now <Summer is here at last.>
3
: to or into this place : hither <Come here.>
2here
noun
Definition of HERE for Kids
: this place <Get away from here.>
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