There: meaning, definitions and examples

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there

[ ðɛː ]

^{Context #1}

in that place or position

Used to identify a specific location or position.

Synonyms

at that location, in that place, over there

Examples of usage

Put the book there on the table.
Is your phone over there?

^{Context #2}

to or at that place or position

Used to indicate movement towards a specific location or position.

Synonyms

at that location, over there, to that place

Examples of usage

Let's go there for dinner.
I saw her standing there.

^{Context #3}

that place or position

Refers to a specific location or position.

Synonyms

over there, that location, that place

Examples of usage

I will meet you there.
The party is over there.

Translations

Translations of the word "there" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lá

🇮🇳 वहाँ

🇩🇪 dort

🇮🇩 di sana

🇺🇦 там

🇵🇱 tam

🇯🇵 そこ

🇫🇷 là

🇪🇸 allí

🇹🇷 orada

🇰🇷 거기

🇸🇦 هناك

🇨🇿 tam

🇸🇰 tam

🇨🇳 那里

🇸🇮 tam

🇮🇸 þar

🇰🇿 онда

🇬🇪 იქ

🇦🇿 orada

🇲🇽 allí

Word origin

The word 'there' originated from Old English 'thær', which is related to Old Frisian 'ther', Old Saxon 'thar', and Old Norse 'þar'. It has been used in English for centuries to indicate a place or position. Over time, its usage has evolved to include both adverbial and nominal functions, making it a versatile word in the English language.

See also: thereafter, thereby, therefore.