Yonder: meaning, definitions and examples

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yonder

 

[ หˆjษ’ndษ™r ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

location, distance

Yonder is an archaic term meaning 'over there' or 'in the distance'. It is typically used to indicate a place that is not immediately near but is still within sight.

Synonyms

over there, that way

Examples of usage

  • Look yonder at the mountains.
  • The village yonder is where we are headed.
  • Yonder lies the castle by the lake.
Context #2 | Adjective

spatial reference

As an adjective, yonder is used to refer to something that is at a distance but is visible. It often adds a poetic or traditional feel to the description.

Synonyms

distant, far-off

Examples of usage

  • The yonder hills are beautiful.
  • A yonder star twinkled in the night sky.
  • In yonder field, you can see the wildflowers.

Translations

Translations of the word "yonder" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lรก

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคนเคพเค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dort

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ di sana

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tam

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ใใ“

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lร -bas

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ allรญ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท orada

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ €๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ู†ุงูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tam

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tam

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‚ฃ้‡Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพะฝะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ orada

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ allรญ

Word origin

The word 'yonder' comes from Old English 'geond', which means 'beyond' or 'over there'. Its origins can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word 'jandi', which suggested a similar meaning of distance. Over time, 'yonder' has retained its use in certain dialects and literary contexts, often evoking a sense of place that conjures images of the pastoral or remote landscapes. It is often associated with older forms of English literature and speech, giving it a nostalgic quality. While it has become less common in everyday use, 'yonder' still appears in poetry, songs, and historical texts, reflecting a time when its usage was more prevalent. It is a term that timely illustrates how languages evolve while retaining words that hold cultural significance.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,652, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.