there
there
ðɛr
dher
/ðɛə/

Definition & Meaning of "there"in English

there
01

at a place that is not where the speaker is

there definition and meaning
Examples
Your keys are there on the counter.
1.1

toward a location away from the speaker

Examples
Let 's go there after lunch.
1.2

used when finding or noticing something

Examples
Ah, there it is! I found my wallet.
1.3

used when pointing to a visible spot, often with a physical gesture

Examples
Sign your name there at the bottom.
02

used to mark a pause or precise moment in speech or action

Examples
" I was wrong " There he hesitated.
03

regarding a specific issue or matter

Examples
I agree with you there.
04

used to confirm availability or accessibility

Examples
Your seat will be there when you arrive.
05

capable of being relied on for support or aid

Examples
She 's always there to listen.
01

used to emphasize a result, often with satisfaction or annoyance

there definition and meaning
Examples
There! I fixed the leaky faucet.
there
01

used to state that something exists or is present

Examples
There is a book on the table.
1.1

used as a narrative opener in fairy tales or folklore

Examples
There once lived a king with a golden touch.
02

used to address someone, replacing their name

Informal
Examples
Hey there! How are you?
There
01

a specific location away from the speaker

Examples
In space, there's no here or there, just endless void.
02

a specific stage in a sequence

Examples
I'll set up the experiment, and you take it from there.
01

used between a demonstrative and noun for added focus

Examples
I've had that there car for twenty years.
02

used to describe someone as fully aware or rational

Examples
Medication helps him feel more there mentally.
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