here

adverb
UK: /hɪər/
US: /hɪr/

  1. In, at, or to this place or position.

    1. I am here now. [ ] [ ]
    2. She works here in the city center, close to the main station. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to indicate the presence or arrival of someone.

    1. Here is your coffee. [ ] [ ]
    2. Here comes the bus, we need to be quick to get on. [ ] [ ]

  3. Used when giving something to someone.

    1. Here, take this. [ ] [ ]
    2. Here, I brought you some flowers to brighten your day. [ ] [ ]

  4. At this point in a process, speech, or text.

    1. We stop here for now. [ ] [ ]
    2. Here, the author introduces the main character's motivation. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

present nearby
here noun

  1. This place.

    1. I like it here. [ ] [ ]
    2. The weather here is much better than back home. [ ] [ ]
here interjection

  1. Used to attract someone's attention.

    1. Here you! [ ] [ ]
    2. Here, boy! Come over here at once I need your help. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "here" in English means: In, at, or to this place or position., Used to indicate the presence or arrival of someone., Used when giving something to someone., At this point in a process, speech, or text..

The phonetic transcription of "here" is /hɪər/ in British English and /hɪr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "here": present, nearby.

Example usage of "here": "I am here now.". More examples on the page.