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there
01
at a place that is not where the speaker is
Example
Your keys are there on the counter.
Stand there by the door, please.
Example
Let 's go there after lunch.
She ran there as fast as she could.
1.2
used when finding or noticing something
Example
Ah, there it is!
There you are!
1.3
used when pointing to a visible spot, often with a physical gesture
Example
Sign your name there at the bottom.
The pain is there in my lower back.
02
used to mark a pause or precise moment in speech or action
Example
" I was wrong " There he hesitated.
Right there, the music changes key.
03
regarding a specific issue or matter
Example
I agree with you there.
There, we have common ground.
04
used to confirm availability or accessibility
Example
Your seat will be there when you arrive.
The tools are there when you need them.
05
capable of being relied on for support or aid
Example
She's always there to listen.
My best friend is always there when I need advice.
there
01
used to emphasize a result, often with satisfaction or annoyance
Example
There!
There!
there
01
used to state that something exists or is present
Example
There is a book on the table.
There are many options to choose from.
1.1
used as a narrative opener in fairy tales or folklore
Example
There once lived a king with a golden touch.
There was once a village hidden in the mountains.
02
used to address someone, replacing their name
InformalExample
Hey there!
Well, there, what do you think?
There
01
a specific location away from the speaker
Example
In space, there's no here or there, just endless void.
She pointed to there on the map where the river bends.
02
a specific stage in a sequence
Example
I'll set up the experiment, and you take it from there.
From there onward, the rules change.
there
01
used between a demonstrative and noun for added focus
Example
I've had that there car for twenty years.
Hand me that there wrench real quick.
02
used to describe someone as fully aware or rational
Example
Medication helps him feel more there mentally.
After his nap, he seemed more there during the meeting.
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