here
(noun, adjective, adverb, interjection)
adjective
1. being here now
- is everyone here?
Similar word(s): present
Sentences with here as an adjective:
- John here is a rascal.
- This here orange is too sour.
adverb
1. in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
- I work here
- turn here
- radio waves received here on Earth
2. in this circumstance or respect or on this point or detail
- what do we have here?
- here I must disagree
3. to this place (especially toward the speaker)
- come here, please
Similar word(s): hither
4. at this time; now
- we'll adjourn here for lunch and discuss the remaining issues this afternoon
Sentences with here as an adverb:
- I'm here!
- Please come here.
- Derivatives can refer to anything that is derived from something else, but here they refer specifically to functions that give the slope of the tangent line to a curve.
- Here endeth the lesson.
interjection
1. (Britain, slang) Used for emphasis at the beginning of a sentence when expressing an opinion or want.
- Here, I'm tired and I want a drink.
noun
1. the present location; this place
- where do we go from here?
Definition categories: location
2. queen of the Olympian gods in ancient Greek mythology; sister and wife of Zeus remembered for her jealously of the many mortal women Zeus fell in love with; identified with Roman Juno
Similar word(s): hera
Definition categories: person
Sentences with here as a noun:
- An Alzheimer patient's here may in his mind be anywhere he called home in the time he presently re-lives.
- Here in history, we are less diligent about quashing monopolies.