here

[heer] / hɪər /

ADVERB

in this place

Synonyms

STRONG

attendant attending hither present

WEAK

available hereabouts hitherto in this direction on board on deck on hand on the spot within reach

Antonyms

WEAK

there

Example Sentences

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“I feel like we are chasing ghosts. Just a few minutes before ICE was here, and now we have to pick up the pieces.”

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

"Thanks to God we are all here together now, living a really good life."

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The housing market here is extremely competitive, with houses selling for over the asking price.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Just insuring a family here costs nearly $27,000 a year, enough to buy a car.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

“They’ll be stoked. I’ve been bragging about the frybread here for years.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith