Here — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adverb adjective noun /ˈhir/

Meaning & Definition of Here

Here (adverb)

  1. in or at this place —often used interjectionally especially in answering a roll call
  2. now
  3. in an arbitrary location

Here (adjective)

  1. —used for emphasis especially after a demonstrative pronoun or after a noun modified by a demonstrative adjective
  2. —used for emphasis after a demonstrative adjective but before the noun modified

Here (noun)

  1. this place

Here (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in now, anymore

    similar: anymore, currently, now, nowadays, presently, right now, today
    opposite: before, formerly, long, once, then, away, far, farthest, remotest, heretofore, hitherto, since, ago, previously

Here (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in present, in

    similar: in, present, accompanying, attending, participating
    opposite: absent, away, missing, out, AWOL, truant, departed, gone, retired

Here (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in there

    similar: there, precinct, region, section, sector, scene, emplacement, locale, locality, location, locus, place, point, position, site, spot, venue, where

Related Entry: Here and now (noun)

Here and now is a different word from Here. The synonyms below are for here and now, not for here.

  1. the time currently existing or in progress

    "while we can plan for the future, we must first deal with the here and now"

    similar: moment, now, present, today
    related: phase, stage, state
    near: history, past, yesterday, yesteryear, yore, by-and-by, future, futurity, hereafter, offing, tomorrow

Related Entry: Here and there (adverb)

Here and there is a different word from Here. The synonyms below are for here and there, not for here.

  1. in one place and another

    "an overgrown lawn with yellow patches of dandelions scattered here and there"

    similar: about, around, passim
    related: all over, everyplace, everywhere, far and wide, high and low, right and left, throughout, ubiquitously
    near: nowhere

  2. on some occasions

    "she spoke so softly that I only caught a word here and there"

    similar: now, now and then, occasionally, sometimes, at times, ever and anon, every now and then, from time to time, once in a while, on occasion
    related: intermittently, off and on, periodically, recurrently, infrequently, little, rarely, seldom, irregularly, sporadically, variously
    near: frequently, hourly, much, oft, often, oftentimes, commonly, ordinarily, regularly, routinely, usually, always, consistently, constantly, invariably, continually, continuingly, continuously, incessantly, perpetually, unceasingly, uninterruptedly, endlessly, ever, interminably

Related Entry: Here and nows (noun)

Here and nows is a different word from Here. The synonyms below are for here and nows, not for here.

  1. the time currently existing or in progress

    "while we can plan for the future, we must first deal with the here and now"

    similar: moments, nows, presents, todays
    related: phases, stages, states
    near: histories, pasts, yesterdays, yesteryears, yores, by-and-bys, futures, futurities, hereafters, offings, tomorrows

Related Entry: Neither here nor there (phrase)

Neither here nor there is a different word from Here. The synonyms below are for neither here nor there, not for here.

  1. not having anything to do with the matter at hand

    "We are talking about what happened today and what you did yesterday is neither here nor there."

    similar: extraneous, immaterial, impertinent, inapplicable, inapposite, irrelative, irrelevant, beside the point
    related: incidental, peripheral, tangent, tangential, dead, moot, inconsequential, insignificant, unimportant, empty, inane, meaningless, pointless, senseless, useless, inappropriate, inapt, unsuitable
    opposite: applicable, apposite, apropos, germane, material, pertinent, pointed, relative, relevant
    near: important, meaningful, significant, sensible, useful, appropriate, apt, fit, suitable

  2. lacking importance

    "The time it takes is neither here nor there as long as it's done right."

    similar: fiddling, foolish, frivolous, incidental, inconsequential, inconsiderable, insignificant, little, Mickey Mouse, minor, minute, negligible, nugatory, slight, small, small-fry, trifling, trivial, unimportant
    related: jerkwater, one-horse, nickel-and-dime, paltry, petty, small-time, worthless, anonymous, nameless, obscure, uncelebrated, unknown
    opposite: big, consequential, eventful, important, major, material, meaningful, momentous, significant, substantial, unfrivolous, weighty
    near: decisive, fatal, fateful, chief, dominant, overbearing, overmastering, overriding, principal, distinctive, exceptional, impressive, outstanding, prominent, remarkable, valuable, worthwhile, worthy, distinguished, eminent, great, illustrious, preeminent, prestigious, famous, notorious, renowned, all-important, basic, essential, fundamental, key

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Here

The most common words with a similar meaning to Here:

anymore, currently, now, nowadays, presently, right now, today, in, present, accompanying, attending, participating, there, precinct, region, section, sector, scene, emplacement, locale, locality, location, locus, place, point, position, site, spot, venue, where

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Here

Words with the opposite meaning of Here:

before, formerly, long, once, then, away, far, farthest, remotest, heretofore, hitherto, since, ago, previously, absent, missing, out, AWOL, truant, departed, gone, retired

Origin & Etymology of Here

Middle English, from Old English hēr; akin to Old High German hier here, Old English hē he

First known use: before 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Here

Words & Phrases Containing Here

here and now, here and there, here goes, here is, here's hoping, here's to, here, there, and everywhere

Frequently Asked Questions about Here

What does "Here" mean?

"Here" means in or at this place —often used interjectionally especially in answering a roll call. As an an adverb, an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: in or at this place —often used interjectionally especially in answering a roll call. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Here"?

Other words for "Here" include anymore, currently, now, nowadays, presently, right now, today and in. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Here" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Here"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Here". Common alternatives include anymore, currently, now, nowadays, presently, right now, today, in, present and accompanying.

What is the opposite of "Here"?

Antonyms of "Here" include before, formerly, long, once, then, away, far and farthest.

Is "Here" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Here" can be used as an adverb, an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Here" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Here" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "Here"?

"Here" is pronounced /ˈhir/.

What is the origin of the word "Here"?

"Here" comes from Middle English, from Old English hēr; akin to Old High German hier here, Old English hē he. First known use: before 12th century.