Definition of the word here

Pronunciation of vocabulary here

hereadverb

đây, ở đây

/hɪə/

Definition of the word <b>here</b>

Origin of the word here

In Middle English (circa 1100-1500), "here" evolved to mean "in this place" or "at this spot," often used to specify a location. By the 14th century, the word had taken on its contemporary meaning, denoting proximity or presence, as in "I will be there (here) at 2 PM." Interestingly, the word "here" has also been influenced by Middle English's influence from Old Norse and Germanic languages, further shaping its development. Today, "here" remains a fundamental word in the English language, used daily to specify locations, directions, or even emotional sentiments like "be here for you."

Vocabulary summary here

typeadverb

meaninghere, here, here

examplefrom here

examplenear here

examplelook here!: look here!, listen here!

meaning(slang) not to the point, not important

typenoun

meaninghere, this place

examplefrom here

examplenear here

examplelook here!: look here!, listen here!

Example of vocabulary herenamespace

meaning

used after a verb or preposition to mean ‘in, at or to this position or place’

được sử dụng sau một động từ hoặc giới từ có nghĩa là 'ở, tại hoặc tới vị trí hoặc địa điểm này'

  • I live here.

    Tôi sống ở đây.

  • Put the box here.

    Đặt cái hộp ở đây.

  • Click here for more details.

    Bấm vào đây để biết thêm chi tiết.

  • Let's get out of here.

    Hãy ra khỏi đây.

  • Come over here.

    Đến đây.

meaning

used when you are giving or showing something to somebody

được sử dụng khi bạn đang đưa hoặc hiển thị một cái gì đó cho ai đó

  • Here's the money I promised you.

    Đây là số tiền tôi đã hứa với bạn.

  • Here's a dish that is simple and quick to make.

    Đây là một món ăn được làm đơn giản và nhanh chóng.

  • Here is your opportunity.

    Đây là cơ hội của bạn.

  • Here comes the bus.

    Xe buýt tới đây.

  • I can't find my keys. Oh, here they are.

    Tôi không thể tìm thấy chìa khóa của mình. Ồ, họ đây rồi.

  • Here we are (= we've arrived).

    Chúng tôi ở đây (= chúng tôi đã đến).

meaning

used to show your role in a situation

được sử dụng để thể hiện vai trò của bạn trong một tình huống

  • I'm here to help you.

    Tôi ở đây để giúp đỡ bạn.

meaning

now; at this point

Hiện nay; tại thời điểm này

  • The countdown to Christmas starts here.

    Việc đếm ngược đến Giáng sinh bắt đầu từ đây.

  • Here the speaker paused to have a drink.

    Đến đây diễn giả dừng lại để uống nước.

  • My friend here saw it happen.

    Bạn tôi ở đây đã chứng kiến ​​điều đó xảy ra.

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary here

Idioms of vocabulary here

by here
(Welsh English)here; to here
  • Come by here now!
    • (the) here and now
    the present time; at the present time
  • our obsession with the here and now
  • We're going to settle this here and now.
    • here and there
    in various places
  • Papers were scattered here and there on the floor.
    • here goes
    (informal)used when you are telling people that you are just going to do something exciting, dangerous, etc.
  • ‘Here goes,’ said Grace and took a deep breath.
    • here’s to somebody/something
    used to wish somebody health or success, as you lift a glass and drink a toast
  • Here's to your future happiness!
    • here, there and everywhere
    in many different places; all around
    here we go
    (informal)said when something is starting to happen
  • ‘Here we go,’ thought Fred, ‘she's sure to say something.’
    • here we go again
    (informal)said when something is starting to happen again, especially something bad
    here you are
    (informal)used when you are giving something to somebody
  • Here you are. This is what you were asking for.
    • here you go
    (informal)used when you are giving something to somebody
  • Here you go. Four copies, is that right?
    • neither here nor there
    not important
  • What might have happened is neither here nor there.
    • out of here
    (informal)going or leaving
  • As soon as I get my money I'm out of here!

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