here

/hiːɹ//hɪə(ɹ)//hɪɹ//hjɜː/

noun

  1. 1

    (abstract) This place; this location.

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

    (abstract) This time, the present situation.

adjective

  1. 1

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

    John here is a rascal.
  2. 2

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

    This here orange is too sour.

adverb

  1. 1

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

    Flu season is here.
  2. 2

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

    Please come here.
  3. 3

    (abstract) In this context.

    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. 4

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

    Here endeth the lesson.

Synonyms

interjection

  1. 1

    Used semi-assertively to offer something to the listener.

    Here, now I'm giving it to you.
  2. 2

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

    Here, I'm tired and I want a drink.

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