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here - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'here' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Here [ adv.]
- In this place; in the place where the speaker is; -- opposed to there.
- In the present life or state.
- To or into this place; hither. [Colloq.] See Thither.
- At this point of time, or of an argument; now.
2 . Here [ n.]
- Hair.
3 . Here [ pron.]
- See Her, their.
- Her; hers. See Her.
4 . Here [ pron. pl.]
- Of them; their.

Meaning of 'here' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . here [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the present location; this place
Example in sentence:
  • where do we go from here?
2 . here [ r]
Meaning (2):
- to this place (especially toward the speaker)
Example in sentence:
  • come here, please
Meaning (3):
- in this circumstance or respect or on this point or detail
Example in sentence:
  • here I must disagree;
  • what do we have here?
Meaning (4):
- in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
Example in sentence:
  • I work here;
  • radio waves received here on Earth;
  • turn here
Meaning (5):
- at this time; now
Example in sentence:
  • we'll adjourn here for lunch and discuss the remaining issues this afternoon
6 . here [ s]
Meaning (6):
- being here now
Example in sentence:
  • is everyone here?