here

Definitions


[hɪə], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- in, at, or to this place or position
(e.g: they have lived here most of their lives)

- used when introducing something or someone
(e.g: here's a dish that is quick to make)

- used when indicating a time, point, or situation that has arrived or is happening
(e.g: here is your opportunity)


Phrases:
- here and now
- here and there
- here goes
- here today, gone tomorrow
- here we are
- here we go again
- here's to someone/something
- neither here nor there

Origin:
Old English hēr, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German hier, also to he


[hɪə], (Interjection)

Definitions:
- used to attract someone's attention
(e.g: here, let me hold it)

- indicating one's presence in a roll-call


Phrases:
- here and now
- here and there
- here goes
- here today, gone tomorrow
- here we are
- here we go again
- here's to someone/something
- neither here nor there

Origin:
Old English hēr, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German hier, also to he




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