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here
01
at a specific, immediate location
Grammatical Information
incomparable
Examples
Stand here to see the full mural.
02
used to announce someone's or something's arrival
Examples
Here comes the bus!
03
used to present or hand over something
Examples
Here's the contract, sign at the bottom.
04
in this specific case, matter, or context
Examples
The precedent doesn't apply here because the circumstances differ.
05
at this particular moment in a process, event, or discussion
Examples
Here in the experiment, we observe the chemical reaction reaching its peak.
06
used to add urgency or force to a statement
Examples
Here now; that's enough arguing!
07
used to reference life, the world, or the present state
Examples
What's the meaning of here and now?
here
01
being the one immediately present or referred to, used for emphasis
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
Examples
I want you to try this here apple pie.
Here
01
the current location or position of the speaker
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Uncountable
Examples
Here smells like fresh coffee.
02
the current stage or moment in a sequence
Examples
Here in the debate is where we disagree.
03
existence in the current physical or temporal state
Examples
The here and the hereafter are topics of deep philosophy.
here
01
used to make someone notice or focus on the speaker
Examples
Here, let me help you with that heavy box!
02
used to tell a person or pet to come closer
Examples
"Here!" she called, patting her knee for the puppy to run over.
03
used as a response to confirm attendance when one's name is called
Examples
When the teacher calls your name, do you say "Here!" or "Present!"?
