First Known Use: 14th century
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1yonder
adverb yon·der \ˈyän-dər\
: at or in that place : over there
Full Definition of YONDER
: at or in that indicated more or less distant place usually within sight
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Origin of YONDER
Middle English, from yond + -er (as in hither)
2yonder
adjective
Definition of YONDER
1
: farther removed : more distant
2
: being at a distance within view or at a place or in a direction known or indicated
First Known Use of YONDER
14th century
3yonder
pronoun
Definition of YONDER
: something that is or is in an indicated more or less distant place
First Known Use of YONDER
14th century
YONDER Defined for Kids
1yonder
adverb yon·der \ˈyän-dər\
Definition of YONDER for Kids
: at or in that place <Look yonder down the hill.>
2yonder
adjective
Definition of YONDER for Kids
1
: more distant <the yonder side of the hill>
2
: being at a distance within view <yonder hills>
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