Definition and meaning of English word "there"
there
/ðɛər/
Meaning
AdverbIn or at a place or location (stated, implied or otherwise indicated) that is perceived to be away from, or at a relative distance from, the speaker (compare here).
How to use
The word 'there' is commonly used in informal and formal contexts to indicate a location or direction. For example, 'Put the book over there on the table.' or 'I'm going there for vacation.' However, learners often confuse 'there' with 'here' or 'it', leading to incorrect sentences like 'I'm going there it.'
🇬🇧 English
there
Example
I go there.
Put it there.
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Common phrases
- put it there— to place something in a specific location
- go there— to travel to a specific location
- be there— to be present at a specific location
- send it there— to send something to a specific location
- take it there— to transport something to a specific location
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Frequency rank: #165 in English
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the English word "there" mean?▼
The English word "there" means "there" in English.
How do you pronounce the English word "there"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "there"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "I go there." (which translates as "there").
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