yonder

[ˈjɑːndər]

yonder Definition

• 1. at or in a distance, but within sight
• 2. that place or area that is far from the speaker

Using yonder: Examples

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

• Example

  Do you see that tree yonder?

• Example

  The town lies just yonder.

• Example

  I'm heading yonder to the store.

• Example

  Yonder is where the cows graze.

yonder Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for yonder

• distant
• faraway
• remote
• over there
• beyond

Antonyms for yonder

• here
• nearby
• close
• adjacent

Phrases with yonder

• over yonder

  at or in that indicated place, but further away

  Example

  The best fishing spot is over yonder by the big rock.

• far yonder

  a great distance away

  Example

  The treasure is buried far yonder, beyond the mountains.

• yonder way

  in that direction

  Example

  If you go yonder way, you'll reach the river.

Origins of yonder

from Old English 'geondan', meaning 'far and wide'

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Summary: yonder in Brief

'Yonder' [ˈjɑːndər] refers to a place or area that is far from the speaker but still within sight. It is an adverb that can be used to indicate a distance or direction, as in 'Do you see that tree yonder?' or 'I'm heading yonder to the store.' 'Yonder' also has phrases like 'over yonder,' which means further away, and 'far yonder,' which means a great distance away.