here and there

adverb

1
: in one place and another
2
: from time to time

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
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Samsung, however, stuck with the same basic silhouette for versions one through six, shaving off a millimeter here and there with each new generation. ArsTechnica, 31 July 2025 Sometimes a member may have to miss a year here and there but for the most part, the group is complete. Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025 Pops of light blue brighten the space here and there — furthering the aquatic feel. Jenna Thompson july 28, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2025 Very short walks here and there are better than no walks at all. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for here and there

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of here and there was in the 14th century

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“Here and there.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/here%20and%20there. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.

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here and there

adverb
: in one place and another
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