here and there

adverb

1

: in one place and another

I've traveled here and there.

2

: from time to time

I help them out here and there.

Synonyms of here and there

• everywhere
• about
• right and left

Examples of here and there in a Sentence

an overgrown lawn with yellow patches of dandelions scattered here and there

she spoke so softly that I only caught a word here and there

Recent Examples on the Web

The Democrat has appeared here and there since finishing first in the June 2 primary, securing one of two slots in November’s runoff. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

There are families here and there that can’t get that extra notebook or whatever or don’t have the means. — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026

While baking soda can kill a few roaches here and there, Runyon does not recommend it for infestations. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 16 Aug. 2026

Usually, a small boost from traditional thrusters here and there is enough to keep a LEO satellite on the right track. — Julian Dossett, Space.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for here and there

• concessionaire
• abwehr
• affair
• affaire
• airfare
• altair
• armchair
• aware
• beware
• bugbear
• carfare
• childcare

Kids Definition

here and there

adverb

: in one place and another