here

noun

Synonyms of herenext
: this place
Where do we go from here?

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Word History

Etymology
First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of here was in 1605

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“Here.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/here. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

here

1 of 2 adverb
1
: in or at this place
turn here
2
: at this point
here we agree
3
: to or into this place
come here

here

2 of 2 noun
: this place
get away from here

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