Definition & Meaning of "there"

there

at a place that is not where the speaker is

used to refer to a stage or point reached by a particular process or activity

to or toward that place; away from the speaker

there

used to express completion or achievement, often in contexts where a goal has been reached or a task has been accomplished

used to draw attention to something, often with a bit of annoyance, pride, or satisfaction

There

a location other than here; that place

there

used to serve as a placeholder without referring to a specific noun

Example

The restaurant is over there.

I left my bag over there by the entrance.

Can you see that building over there?

Get a load of George over there.

"Stop right there!"

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