Word
here
US/ˈhiɹ/
UK/hˈiə/
Adverb of place
Definitions
01at this place
A1 · Beginner
adv. in, at, or to the place where you are right now.
adv. in, at, or to this location, typically perceived as proximal to the speaker.
“Please come here and look at this photo on my phone.”
“The research team has been stationed here for six months, documenting the seasonal migration patterns of the local bird population.”
Usage
Commonly placed after the verb of motion or at the end of a clause.
Pitfall
I am here since three hours.
I have been here for three hours.
When 'here' describes a state starting in the past and continuing now, use the present perfect tense with 'for'.
Antonyms
02this location
A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun
n. this specific place or point.
n. the present location or point in space, often used after a preposition.
“It is a long way from here to the city center.”
“The view from here encompasses the entire valley, providing a strategic advantage for any defensive operations.”
Usage
Frequently follows prepositions like 'from', 'near', or 'around'.
Synonyms
03the present time
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the current moment or situation.
n. the present time or the immediate situation, often contrasted with the past or future.
“Let's focus on the here and now instead of worrying about next year.”
“The author argues that we must address the problems of the here and now before speculating on future technological solutions.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
04giving something
A2 · Elementary Informal
interj. you say this when you are handing something to someone.
interj. used semi-assertively when offering or handing an object to the listener.
“Here, take my umbrella so you don't get wet in the rain.”
“Here, use this key to access the side entrance if the main lobby is already locked for the evening.”
Synonyms
Word family
NOUN
Related words
Idioms
02. get out of here
03. get outta here
06. here we go again
07. here you are
08. here, there and everywhere
09. here's to
10. I just work here
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- A1 · BeginnerOxford
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