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 state4: 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>