here

here · adverb

imported

Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    In, at, or to this place or position.

  2. 2.

    Used when introducing or presenting something.

  3. 3.

    At this point in time or in a situation.

  4. 4.

    Used to attract attention.

  5. 5.

    In the present life (as opposed to an afterlife).

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    here and now — at the present moment; without delay
  • •
    here and there — in various places; scattered about
  • •
    here we go — expression used when starting something
  • •
    here goes — expression of determination before attempting something
  • •
    neither here nor there — irrelevant; unimportant
  • •
    here to stay — permanent; not going away
  • •
    here's to — expression used when making a toast

Related words

Antonyms: away, elsewhere, there
See also: now, there, this, where
Synonyms: at this point, hither, in this place

Etymology

From Old English "hēr" (in this place), from Proto-Germanic "hē₂r," related to the demonstrative stem "hi-" (this). Cognate with German "hier" and Dutch "hier."