there

adverb
UK: /ðeə(r)/
US: /ðer/

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

    1. I went there yesterday to buy some gifts for my daughter. [ ] [ ]
    2. There are many reasons why I can't go to the party, but I won't bore you with the details. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to indicate the place or thing about to be mentioned.

    1. There is the house where I grew up as a child. [ ] [ ]
    2. There will always be challenges in life that we must face with courage and determination. [ ] [ ]

  3. Used to express satisfaction, agreement, or understanding.

    1. There, I've finished my homework, now I can relax. [ ] [ ]
    2. There, you see, I told you that the weather would clear up eventually. [ ] [ ]
there pronoun

  1. Used to introduce the subject or state of something.

    1. There is a cat on the roof. [ ] [ ]
    2. There are several options we need to consider before making a final decision. [ ] [ ]
there interjection

  1. Used for attracting attention or calling someone.

    1. There, stop doing that! [ ] [ ]
    2. There, there, don't cry it's not a big problem as you think. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "there" in English means: In, at, or to that place or position., Used to indicate the place or thing about to be mentioned., Used to express satisfaction, agreement, or understanding..

The phonetic transcription of "there" is /ðeə(r)/ in British English and /ðer/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "there": "I went there yesterday to buy some gifts for my daughter.". More examples on the page.