Here
Example: Come here and sit next to me
Definition
"Here" is an adverb used to indicate the place or position where the speaker is currently located or the location being referred to. It is commonly used to direct attention or to specify a particular spot, as in the phrase "Come here and sit next to me."
Etymology
The word "here" originates from Old English 'hēr,' which has Germanic roots. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as Dutch 'hier' and German 'hier,' all meaning the same. Did you know? "Here" has been used in English for over a thousand years, consistently indicating location or presence.
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"Here" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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