Main Entry: ¹here

Pronunciation: \ˈhir\

Function: adverb

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hēr; akin to Old High German hier here, Old English hē he

Date: before 12th century

1 a : in or at this place <turn here> —often used interjectionally especially in answering a roll call b : now <here it's morning already> c : in an arbitrary location <a book here, a paper there>
2 : at or in this point, particular, or case <here we agree>
3 : in the present life or state
4 : hither <come here>
5 —used interjectionally in rebuke or encouragement

— here goes —used interjectionally to express resolution or resignation especially at the beginning of a difficult or unpleasant undertaking

— neither here nor there : having no interest or relevance : of no consequence <comfort is neither here nor there to a real sailor>