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Definition of there - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
1.
locationin a place at some distance from the speaker
- She is standing over there.
2.
existenceindicating existence or availability
- Is there any milk left?
3.
processat that point in a process or activity
- Stop there before you make another move.!
4.
contextRare in that matter or respectRare
- You have a point there.
Noun
1.
locationspecific place distinct from here
- The treasure is buried over there.
2.
positionparticular status or position
- He finally reached the top there.
Expressions with there
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someone or something is leaving or passing by
There goes the bus we needed to catch!
used to comfort someone who is upset or crying
There, there, everything will be okay.
mentally competent and aware
Despite his age, he's still all there.
caution someone to slow down or be careful
Easy there, watch your step on the ice.
no need to hurry or rush
Take your time, there's no rush.
have completed a significant part of a task
We are half-way there with the project.
already experienced it, so not eager to repeat it
Skydiving? Been there, done that.
leave your current location to go outside
You should get out there and enjoy the sunshine.
remain in a specific place or condition
Stay in there until I come back.
encouragement to ask questions
Remember, there are no stupid questions, so don't hesitate to ask.
no reason to do something because it is useless
There is no point in arguing with him.
used to express satisfaction or approval
There we go, that's the right answer.
used when giving something to someone
Here is your coffee, there you go.!
another chance will come in the future
Don't worry if you failed; there's always tomorrow.
situation is complex and needs careful thought
When it comes to climate change, there's no easy answer.
something seems to continue without stopping or limit
There's no end to the fun we can have.
no need to rush or hurry
We can leave later; there's no great hurry.
reassure that an action won't cause problems
There's no harm in checking your work twice..
nothing compares to this experience
There's nothing like a day at the beach.
everyone has a compatible partner or friend
After the breakup, she reminded him, "There's someone for everyone."
to do something with great urgency and no concern for consequences
She danced as if there were no tomorrow at the party!
in many different places or locations
The toys were scattered here, there and everywhere.
used to start a fairy tale or story
Once upon a time there was a brave knight.
remain in one place doing nothing helpful in an awkward situation
Everyone was busy cleaning while I could only stand there like a lemon.
Origin of there
Old English, þær (there)
Terms with there included in their meaning
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grammar
used in questions to ask if there is some
comfort
tells someone there is no serious problem or cause for concern
quantity
asks what number of countable things or people there are
reassurance no problem
reassure someone that there is no problem or issue
nearly there
not quite, very nearly
interior
used for things inside a building or happening there
large quantity
shows there is a very large amount of something
total absence
shows there is not even one person or thing
time
the deadline has passed, there is no more time
general trouble
ask if there is trouble or difficulty in a situation
nationality
person from the city-state in Southeast Asia or with ancestors there
quantity
shows there is a moderate or noticeable quantity of something
countable quantity
shows there are many of something countable
reassurance
everything is fine or there are no problems
opportunity
whenever there is an opportunity
trapped no escape
forced into a position where there are no available options
reassurance
used to calm someone, telling them there is no need to worry
weather
time when there is little or no rain
work planning
give special importance to one goal, putting your effort there
no choice
must do something because there are no other choices
time
when there is enough time for something to happen
with someone
while a specific person is physically there with you
mental presence
mentally present without being physically there
door or window
not close something so there is a space left open
Examples of there in a sentence
We can meet there tomorrow. There are several options to choose from. Is there a doctor in the building? We were almost there when the car broke down. The project was there, but we had to pause. I can't argue with you there.
She made a valid point there. She pointed to the map and said, 'The campsite is there.' The restaurant is there, just across the street. The company is almost there in terms of market share. She is getting there with her recovery process.
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- French:là-bas, endroit, ...
- German:dort drüben, an jenem Ort, ...
- Italian:laggiù, posizione, ...
- Spanish:allí, ese lugar, ...
- Portuguese:ali, posição, ...
- Chinese:那边, 那处, ...
- Japanese:あそこに, あそこ, ...
- Arabic:هُناك, المَكان الآخَر, ...
- Hebrew:שָׁם, מַעֲמָד מְסוּיָּם, ...
- Russian:вон там, то место, ...
- Ukrainian:там, позиція, ...
- Hindi:वहाँ, उस स्थान, ...
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