there
/ðeə/
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Definition
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.
Noun:
- That place: A location other than here; the place just mentioned or indicated.
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.
Adverb
- to or toward that place; away from the speaker
- go there around noon!
- in that matter
- I agree with you there
- in or at that place
- they have lived there for years
- it's not there
- that man there
Noun
- a location other than here; that place
- you can take it from there