there
0 antonyms and opposites of there, grouped by meaning.
Adv — In or at that place.
Etymology
From Old English þǣr.
Full origin of there →Frequently asked questions
What does “there” mean?
The word “there” means in or at that place. In plain terms, refers to a place other than here.
How do you pronounce “there”?
“There” is pronounced thuh (/ðə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “there” in a sentence?
Here is “there” used in a sentence: “Put the box over there, by the door.”
What is another word for “there”?
Words with a similar meaning to “there” include over there, away there, yonder and thither.
What part of speech is “there”?
“There” is an adverb.
Where does the word “there” come from?
The word “there” comes from Old English. From Old English þǣr.
Is “there” a common word?
“There” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
What is the difference between there, their, and they're?
"There" refers to a place ("in or at that place") or introduces a sentence ("there is a problem"). "Their" shows possession ("their house"), and "they're" means "they are." The three are homophones, which is why they are so often mixed up in writing.
When should you use "there is" instead of "there are"?
Use "there is" when the noun that follows is singular ("there is a reason") and "there are" when it is plural ("there are several reasons"). In casual speech "there's" often appears before plural nouns ("there's two ways"), but careful writing keeps the verb matched to the noun.
What is "there" doing in a sentence like "there is a problem"?
In that pattern, "there" is a dummy (or "existential") subject: it fills the subject position so the sentence can announce that something exists. It does not point to a physical place, which makes it different from the locational use in "the keys are over there."
What is the difference between here and there?
"Here" refers to the speaker's own location, while "there" refers to a place away from the speaker — that place rather than this place. Adding "over" ("over there") simply emphasises the distance or points more emphatically.