Here (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

adverb
  1. in this place; in this spot or locality (opposed to there): Put the pen here.
  2. to or toward this place; hither: Come here.
  3. at this point; at this juncture: Here the speaker paused.
  4. (used to call attention to some person or thing present, or to what the speaker has, offers, brings, or discovers): Here is your paycheck. My friend here knows the circumstances.
  5. present (used to answer a roll call).
  6. in the present life or existence (often followed by below): We want but little here below.
  7. under consideration, in this instance or case: The matter here is of grave concern to us all.
noun
  1. this place: It's only a short distance from here.
  2. this world; this life; the present: The here and the hereafter are equal mysteries to all people.
adjective
  1. (used for emphasis, especially after a noun modified by a demonstrative adjective): this package here.
interjection
  1. (often used to command attention, give comfort, etc.) now; all right: Here, let me try it. Here, don't cry.
Idioms
  1. here and now,
    • at the present moment; without delay; immediately: We must tend to the matter here and now.
    • the immediate present: You can't live only in the here and now.
  2. here and there,
    • in this place and in that; at various times or places: He worked here and there, never for long in one town.
    • hither and thither: We drove here and there in the darkness, hoping to find the right roads.
  3. (used to express resolution in beginning a bold or unpleasant action): You've dared me to dive from the highest board, so here goes!
  4. hail to; salutations to: Here's to a long and happy life! Here's to you!
  5. without relevance or importance; immaterial: The fact that her family has no money is neither here nor there.
  6. up to here with,
    • having a surfeit of:I'm up to here with work.
    • at a high point of annoyance with: Everyone is up to here with his constant complaining.
noun
  1. Hera.
adverb
  1. in, at, or to this place, point, case, or respect
  2. at several places in or throughout an area
  3. an exclamation indicating that the speaker is about to perform an action
  4. a formula used in proposing a toast to someone or something
  5. short-lived; transitory
  6. an event or process is about to repeat itself
  7. of no relevance or importance
  8. this here See this (def. 7)
noun
  1. this place
  2. the present time
interjection
  1. an exclamation of surprise or dismay
Here (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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