There
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of There
Adverb
- In or at a place or location (stated, implied or otherwise indicated) that is perceived to be away from, or at a relative distance from, the speaker (compare here).
"I know Bristol quite well as I used to live there."
- At that point, stage, etc., visualised as a distinct place.
"He did not stop there, but continued his speech."
- In a notional place where one will provide support or care; see also be there.
"You know that I will always be there for you."
- In existence in some place.
"I know that aliens are there, somewhere."
- In its correct position, so as to be fully and properly fitted or inserted.
"If I just push this in here like this, it should .... Ah! Good! It's there!"
Interjection
Noun
Pronoun
- Used as an expletive subject of be in its sense of “exist”, with the semantic, usually indefinite subject being postponed or (occasionally) implied.
"There are two apples on the table. [=Two apples are on the table.]"
- Used with other intransitive verbs of existence, in the same sense, or with other intransitive verbs, adding a sense of existence.
"If x is a positive number, then there exists [=there is] a positive number y less than x."
- Used with other verbs, when raised.
"There seems to be some difficulty with the papers. [=It seems that there is some difficulty with the papers.]"
- That.
"therefor, thereat, thereunder"
- Appended to words of greeting etc.
"Hi there, young fellow."
Contraction
- Misspelling of they’re.
Determiner
- Misspelling of their.
Anagrams of There
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