Synonyms for

There

Verb / ðer / Another word for there — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

used to indicate a place or position

Synonyms & similar words

inthatrespect inthatlocation thither here atthatplace onthatpoint here yonder where somewhere anywhere everywhere beyond

Synonyms by register

Formal

therein thereto thereat

Informal

over there out there way over there

Literary

yonder yon

Antonyms

here this place this spot nearby close by

Common collocations

  • over there
  • right there
  • there and then
  • thereabouts
  • thereby
  • thereafter
  • therein
  • thereof

Word family

adverb there

Usage note

As an adverb, 'there' indicates a place. As a pronoun, it often introduces a sentence, e.g., 'There is a book.'

Example sentences

  1. There is a cat on the roof.
  2. I can see a rainbow over there.
  3. There are many books on the shelf.
  4. I will meet you there at 3 pm.
  5. There is a big tree in the garden.

Quotes

  • There is always room at the top.
  • There are two kinds of people in the world: givers and takers.
  • There is no substitute for hard work.

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