there

noun

That place (previously mentioned or otherwise implied).

That situation; that position.

adverb

(location) In or at a place or location (stated, implied or otherwise indicated) that is perceived to be away from, or at a relative distance from, the speaker (compare here).

(figuratively) At that point, stage, etc., visualised as a distinct place.

(as complement of 'be') In a notional place where one will provide support or care; see also be there.

(as complement of 'be') In existence in some place.

In this world: used to say that someone or something exists; see also pronoun section below.

(informal, as complement of 'be') In its correct position, so as to be fully and properly fitted or inserted.

(informal) After the name of a person perceived as located 'away' from the speaker, used familiarly to indicate that person.

(dialect) After certain determiners, especially 'them', 'that' and 'those', used to emphasise demonstrative sense; see also them there.

(informal, as complement of 'be') In a notional place or situation of mental soundness and competence; see also all there.

(location) To or into a place or location; thither.

Into an undesirable topic or subject matter; see also go there.

(figuratively) In that matter, relation, etc..

(obsolete) Where, there where, in which place.

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