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How to pronounce here
Say it like this: /hɪɹ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does here mean?
advIn, on, or at this place (a place perceived to be close to the speaker); compare there.
“Kilroy was here.”
At this point or stage (in a process, argument, narration, etc.)
“Here endeth the lesson.”
In this matter.
“You say that all men are born equal, but here I must disagree with you.”
adjAlive
“I'm not dead yet! I'm still here!”
nounThis place; this location.
“Here is where I met my spouse twelve years ago.”
This point or stage in time, conceptualised as a location.
“I'd like to continue my story, but here is where I must stop.”
This time, the present situation.
intjUsed semi-assertively to offer something to the listener.
“Here, now I'm giving it to you.”
Used for emphasis at the beginning of a sentence when expressing an opinion or want.
“Here, I'm tired and I want a drink.”
Used to attract someone's attention, often in a hostile way.
“Here! You! Stop doing that!”
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