there

[ðɛː]

there Definition

• 1. in, at, or to that place or position
• 2. used when pointing or gesturing to indicate the place in question

Using there: Examples

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

• Example

  I'll meet you there at 3 pm.

• Example

  There is a book on the table.

• Example

  Put the box over there, please.

• Example

  Is there a doctor in the house?

there Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for there

• in that location
• at that place
• over there

Phrases with there

• there and then

  immediately; at that very moment

  Example

  He decided then and there that he would quit his job.

• there you go

  used to express satisfaction at having done something helpful or to express agreement with a statement

  Example

  There you go, that's the right answer!

• there's no accounting for taste

  used to say that people have different opinions about what is good or attractive

  Example

  I don't understand why she likes that music, but there's no accounting for taste.

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Summary: there in Brief

The word 'there' [ðɛː] refers to a place or position, often used to indicate a specific location. It can be used in questions like 'Is there a doctor in the house?' or in phrases like 'there and then,' meaning immediately. 'There you go' expresses satisfaction or agreement, while 'there's no accounting for taste' acknowledges differing opinions.