Here

Pronunciation: /hɪər/

Definitions of here

noun this place or position

Example Sentences

A1 I am here.

A2 Is the book here?

B1 I left my keys here yesterday.

B2 The meeting will take place here.

C1 Here is where we will find the solution.

C2 I have been waiting here for hours.

adverb used to indicate location or position

Example Sentences

A1 I am here.

A2 She lives here.

B1 I will be here tomorrow.

B2 The solution to the problem lies here.

C1 Here is where we need to focus our efforts.

C2 Here lies the key to our success.

Examples of here in a Sentence

formal Here, in this prestigious institution, we uphold the highest standards of academic excellence.

informal Hey, come over here and check out this cool video I found.

slang I can't believe she ghosted me after everything we had, what a total jerk move right here.

figurative In the grand scheme of things, we are all just tiny specks of dust floating aimlessly here in the vast universe.

Grammatical Forms of here

• past tense: was
• plural: here
• comparative: more here
• superlative: most here
• present tense: is
• future tense: will be
• perfect tense: have been
• continuous tense: being here
• singular: here
• positive degree: here
• infinitive: to be here
• gerund: being here
• participle: been here

Origin and Evolution of here

First Known Use: 0825 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'here' originated from Old English 'her' which evolved from Proto-Germanic 'hē₂r'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'here' has retained its basic meaning of indicating a specific location or position, but its usage has expanded to include figurative meanings such as being present or available in a particular situation.