yond

[yond]

yond Definition

that or those (used to refer to something situated at a distance).

Using yond: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "yond" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Yond cottage is where I used to live.

• Example

  I see a bird yond in the tree.

• Example

  What lies yond the horizon?

yond Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for yond

• yon
• yonder

Phrases with yond

• over yond

  over there, at a distance

  Example

  I see a light over yond.

• yonks ago

  a long time ago

  Example

  I haven't seen her since yonks ago.

• yon side

  the far side of something

  Example

  The cows are grazing on yon side of the hill.

Origins of yond

from Old English 'geond', meaning 'throughout, from end to end'

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Summary: yond in Brief

'Yond' [yond] is a determiner used to refer to something situated at a distance. It can be used in phrases like 'over yond,' meaning 'over there, at a distance,' and 'yonks ago,' meaning 'a long time ago.'