Pronunciation

/ðeə/

Definitions

• Adverb: Used to indicate the place or position of something or someone. For example: “The book is there on the table.”
• Existential particle: Indicates the presence or existence of something without specifying it. For example: “There’s a car outside.”
• Relative pronoun: In a relative clause, “there” introduces the subject, often referring to something previously mentioned. For example: “That’s the house where we lived.”

Phrases

• “There it is” points out the location of something.
• “Over there” indicates a specific distance away.
• “Somewhere there” implies a vague but known location.

Example Sentences

• Adverb: “I left my keys right there on the kitchen counter.”
• Existential particle: “There seems to be a misunderstanding.”
• Relative pronoun: “The dog that was barking belongs to the family over there.”

Synonyms

• None specific to “there” as an adverb; it is unique in its usage.

Antonyms

• None (as “there” does not have a direct opposite in terms of meaning)

Usage Notes

• “There” can also be used as an adverb of place, similar to “here,” but with a focus on a specific point rather than proximity.
• It is not a standalone sentence unless functioning as a relative pronoun.