yon·der
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Definition of yonder
(Entry 1 of 3)
: at or in that indicated more or less distant place usually within sight
yonder
adjectiveDefinition of yonder (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: farther removed : more distant
2
: being at a distance within view or at a place or in a direction known or indicated
yonder
pronounDefinition of yonder (Entry 3 of 3)
: something that is or is in an indicated more or less distant place
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“Yonder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yonder. Accessed 1 Jul. 2022.
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yonder
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yon·der
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Kids Definition of yonder
(Entry 1 of 2)
: at or in that place
Look yonder down the hill.
yonder
adjectiveKids Definition of yonder (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: more distant
the yonder side of the hill
2
: being at a distance within view
yonder hills
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