there

⁴there

adj \ˈther\

Definition of THERE

1

—used for emphasis especially after a demonstrative pronoun or a noun modified by a demonstrative adjective <those men there can tell you>

2

nonstandard —used for emphasis after a demonstrative adjective but before the noun modified <I bet I cussed that there blamed mule five hundred times — Elizabeth M. Roberts>

3

: capable of being relied on for support or aid <she is always there for him>

4

: fully conscious, rational, or aware <not all there>

Examples of THERE

1. She is there to answer any questions you might have.

Origin of THERE

(see ¹there)

First Known Use: 1590