here
/hɪr/
in this place
Come here and see this!
A command to come to the speaker's location.
general
in or at this place
I left my keys here.
The keys are in this location.
Often used to indicate a specific location relative to the speaker.
general
in this situation or context
Here, we need to be careful.
In this situation, caution is required.
Can refer to a physical or abstract context.
Collocations
come hereto move to the speaker's locationover hereto a nearby locationright hereexactly at this spot
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Pro Tip
Contextual Use
'Here' is often used to direct someone to a specific location or to emphasize a point in a conversation.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'her', from Old English 'hēr', meaning 'in this place'.
Usage Notes
Often used to direct attention to a specific location or context. Can also be used to introduce a topic or idea.
English Dictionary