I People Waiting Show Situation Back Thing Adverb

• there's a restaurant around the corner.
• there are two people waiting outside.
• has there been an accident?
• i don't want there to be any misunderstanding.

there

1. used to show that something exists or happens
• There's a restaurant around the corner.
• There are two people waiting outside.
• Has there been an accident?
• I don't want there to be any misunderstanding.
• There seemed to be no doubt about it.
• In our old town there appeared to be two sorts of people.
• There comes a point where you give up.
• There remains the problem of finance.
• There used to be a cinema here.
• Suddenly there was a loud bang.
• Many people believe there need to be more women in video games.
• There's only four days left.
• There once was a poor farmer who had four sons.
2. in, at or to that place or position
• We went on to Paris and stayed there eleven days.
• I hope we get there in time.
• It's there, right in front of you!
• There it is—just behind the chair.
• We're almost there (= we have almost arrived).
• Are we nearly there yet?
• Come on, I know you're there somewhere.
• Hello, is Bob there please? (= used when calling somebody on the phone)
• ‘Have you seen my pen?’ ‘Yes, it's over there.’
• There are a lot of people back there (= behind) waiting to get in.
• I'm not going in there—it's freezing!
• I left in 2008 and I haven't been back there since.
• Can I get there and back in a day?
• I took one look at the car and offered to buy it there and then/then and there (= immediately).
• James just sat there in silence.
• He wasn't doing anything, just standing there.
3. existing or available
• I went to see if my old school was still there.
• The money's there if you need it.
• This is the most exciting technology out there today.
• Most of the system is already there, just waiting to be used.
4. at that point (in a story, an argument, etc.)
• ‘I feel…’ There she stopped.
• I don't agree with you there.
5. used to attract somebody’s attention
• Hello, there!
• You there! Come back!
• There you are! I've been looking for you everywhere.
6. used to attract somebody’s attention to a particular person, thing or fact
• There's the statue I was telling you about.
• That woman there is the boss's wife.
• There goes the last bus (= we've just missed it).
• There goes the phone (= it's ringing).
• There goes my career! (= my career is ruined)
• So, there you have it: that's how it all started.
7. used to show the role of a person or thing in a situation
• The fact is, they're there to make money.
8. used to show that you think a place or an activity is not very interesting or impressive because you have already experienced it
• Not Spain again! Been there, done that, got the T-shirt.
9. to be available if somebody wants to talk to you or if they need help
• You know I'll always be there for you.
10. there; to there
• He's over by there.
11. to know all about a situation because you have experienced it
12. in various places
• Papers were scattered here and there on the floor.
13. not very intelligent, especially because of mental illness
14. used to show that you are determined not to change your attitude or opinion
• Well, you can't have it, so there!
15. that is the situation
• It's crazy, I know, but there it is.
16. used to say that something is very good, even if it is not perfect
• At the end of the tournament, he'll be there or thereabouts (= he may not win, but he will be one of the best players).
17. used to say that something is a very good example of something
• She visited him every day he was in the hospital. There's devotion for you.
• He didn't even say thank you. There's gratitude for you!
18. used to praise or encourage small children or animals
• Finish your lunch, there's a good boy.
19. used to say that something has a particular quality
20. used to persuade a small child to stop crying or being upset
• There, there! Never mind, you'll soon feel better.
21. used when giving somebody a thing they want or have asked for
• There you are—that'll be £3.80, please.
• OK, there you go.
22. used when explaining or showing something to somebody
• You switch on, push in the DVD and there you are!
• There you are! I told you it was easy!
23. used when you are talking about something that happens in a typical way or about a situation that cannot be changed
• There you go—that's what they're like.
• I know it’s not ideal but there you go…
24. used to criticize somebody when they behave in a way that is typical of them
• There you go again—jumping to conclusions.

Word Origin

• Old English thǣr, thēr of Germanic origin; related to Dutch daar and German da, also to that and the.