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A child points to a small red ball there on the green grass.

Definition
  1. Adverb:

    • In, at, or to that place or position: Indicates a location away from the speaker or a location previously mentioned.
    • Used to introduce a sentence or clause: Often used with the verb "be" to indicate the existence or occurrence of something.
    • At that point (in an action, speech, etc.): Indicates a specific moment or stage.
  2. Noun:

    • That place: A location other than here; the place just mentioned or indicated.
  3. Interjection:

    • Used to express satisfaction, sympathy, or encouragement: Often used to soothe or to draw attention to a completed action or a point made.
Usage Examples
  • Adverb (indicating place):
    • I left my keys over there on the table.
    • We went there for our vacation last year.
  • Adverb (introducing existence):
    • There is a book on the desk.
    • There are many reasons to learn a language.
  • Noun:
    • He comes from there.
    • The noise is coming from over there.
  • Interjection:
    • There, I've finished the report.
    • There, there, don't cry.
Advanced Usage
  • "There, there": A phrase used to comfort someone.
    • She patted the child's head and said, "There, there, everything will be alright."
  • "So there": Used to conclude a statement emphatically, often defiantly.
    • "I won't do it, and that's final, so there!"
  • "There and then" / "Then and there": Immediately, on the spot.
    • He saw the error and corrected it there and then.
Variants and Related Words
  • Therein (adv.): In that place, document, or respect.
    • The contract stated the terms, and all disputes were to be settled therein.
  • Thereafter (adv.): After that time; from then on.
    • He graduated in June and found a job shortly thereafter.
  • Thereby (adv.): By that means; as a result of that.
    • She passed the exam, thereby qualifying for the next level.
Synonyms
  • Adverb (place): Yonder, thither (archaic), at that place.
  • Noun: That place, that spot, that location.
Related Phrases
  • Here and there: In various places; scattered about.
    • Wildflowers grew here and there along the path.
  • Be there for someone: To be available to support or help someone.
    • She promised she would always be there for her friend.
  • Get there: To succeed in reaching a goal or destination.
    • It's a difficult project, but we'll get there eventually.
Idioms
  • There you go / There you are: Used when giving something to someone or when something happens as expected.
    • "There you go," he said, handing her the coffee.
  • Then there's...: Used to introduce an additional point or person for consideration.
    • We have John, Mary, and then there's Paul, who might also join.
  • There's no...: Used to state that something is impossible or not allowed.
    • There's no arguing with him when he's made up his mind.
there

A child points to a small red ball there on the green grass.

Adverb
  1. to or toward that place; away from the speaker
    • go there around noon!
  2. in that matter
    • I agree with you there
  3. in or at that place
    • they have lived there for years
    • it's not there
    • that man there
Noun
  1. a location other than here; that place
    • you can take it from there