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I Giving Adverb Bre Hɪə(R Hɪr Live Put

Word here
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic BrE / hɪə(r) / NAmE / hɪr /
Example
  • i live here.
  • put the box here.
  • let's get out of here.
  • come over here.
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(adverb)BrE / hɪə(r) / NAmE / hɪr /
  1. used after a verb or preposition to mean ‘in, at or to this position or place’
    • I live here.
    • Put the box here.
    • Let's get out of here.
    • Come over here.
  2. now; at this point
    • The countdown to Christmas starts here.
    • Here the speaker paused to have a drink.
  3. used when you are giving or showing something to somebody
    • Here's the money I promised you.
    • Here's a dish that is simple and quick to make.
    • Here is your opportunity.
    • Here comes the bus.
    • I can't find my keys. Oh, here they are.
    • Here we are (= we've arrived).
  4. used to show your role in a situation
    • I'm here to help you.
    • My friend here saw it happen.
  5. here; to here
    • Come by here now!
  6. in various places
    • Papers were scattered here and there on the floor.
  7. 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.
  8. used to wish somebody health or success, as you lift a glass and drink a toast
    • Here's to your future happiness!
  9. in many different places; all around
  10. said when something is starting to happen
    • ‘Here we go,’ thought Fred, ‘she's sure to say something.’
  11. said when something is starting to happen again, especially something bad
  12. used when you are giving something to somebody
    • Here you are. This is what you were asking for.
  13. used when you are giving something to somebody
    • Here you go. Four copies, is that right?
  14. not important
    • synonym irrelevant
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/irrelevant
    • What might have happened is neither here nor there.
  15. going or leaving
    • As soon as I get my money I'm out of here!

    Word Origin

    • Old English hēr, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German hier, also to he.
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