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Definition here in American English

here adverb, interjection

adverb, interjection
/hɪr/

Here can be used in the following ways:

as an adverb: Wait here. I’ll be back in a minute.

as an interjection: Here, have a drink of water.

1

in or to the place where you are

1.1

in or to the place where you are

Example

We've lived here for over 20 years.

Example

Come here.

Example

I want to get out of here as soon as I can.

Example

You can see the lighthouse from here.

Example

There aren't many good restaurants around here.

Example

It's freezing cold out here.

Example

Keiko was over here for a year studying English.

Example

Come and sit over here.

Example

The treaty of Versailles was signed right here in this room.

Synonyms and related words
discoverability presence attendance about across after
1.2

used when you are pointing to something

Example

Just sign your name here, at the bottom of the page.

Example

Look, here are the rosebushes that I planted last year.

Synonyms and related words
about across after
1.3

used when you are referring to someone or something that is with you or near you

Example

I was just explaining the problem to our friend here.

Example

David here is an expert on computers.

Synonyms and related words
discoverability presence attendance about across after
2

used when you are offering or giving something to someone

Example

Here, use my handkerchief.

Example

Here's $20 - go and buy yourself something nice.

Example

Here you are. Take two of these pills three times a day.

3

at this point in a process, discussion, or series of events

Example

Here's where I completely disagree with you.

Example

I think we should stop here and summarize what we've said so far.

Example

The question is, where does the peace process go from here?

4

used for saying that someone or something has just arrived or is just arriving

Example

Here we are. Sorry we're late.

Example

I'm waiting for Linda. Oh, here she is, coming up the drive.

Example

Here's the doctor now.

Example

Here comes the bus.

Synonyms and related words
about across after
5

used when you have just found a particular person or thing

Example

Oh, here are my glasses. I thought I'd lost them.

Example

Ah, here you are! I've been looking everywhere for you.

Example

Now where did I put Sally's letter? Ah, here we are!

6

taking place at the present time or in the present situation

Example

Summer is here at last.

Example

Christmas will soon be here.

Example

Here's your chance to win $10,000.

Synonyms and related words
then all last
7

used for introducing something that you are going to say or something that someone is going to do

Example

Here is the weather forecast for northeast Iowa.

Example

And here's Martin Amis to talk about his latest novel.

Example

Here's what you have to do to enter the competition.

8

used for saying what purpose someone is working for

Example

You can always ask me if you need help. That's what I'm here for.

Example

Our staff is here to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

9

used when referring to a situation that seems surprising or shocking, after what happened before

Example

He used to call himself a socialist, and now here he is selling arms to right-wing dictators.

10

used for saying that you are present in class when the teacher calls the names of all the students in the class

Example

"Janet Marshall." "Here."

Synonyms and related words
absence absenteeism attend
Definition here in American English

Related Words

Words related to here:

be out of here (phrase) get your butt here (phrase) have had it up to here (phrase) here (adverb, interjection) here and now (phrase) here and there (phrase) here comes someone (phrase) here goes (phrase) here to stay (phrase) here today, gone tomorrow (phrase) here we go again (phrase) here you go/are (phrase) here’s to someone (phrase) here, there, and everywhere (phrase) listen (here) (phrase) look here! (phrase) look (phrase) neither here nor there (phrase) same here (phrase) something is here to stay (phrase) the buck stops (phrase) where does someone go from here? (phrase)