What does THERE mean?

Parts of Speech:

Adverb, pronoun

Definitions:

As an adverb, "there" is used to indicate a place or location. As a pronoun, "there" is used to introduce a sentence or clause and to indicate that something or someone exists or is present.

Pronunciations:

US: /ðɛr/

UK: /ðeə(r)/

Origin and Usage:

"There" is derived from the Old English word "þǣr" and has been in use since the 9th century. As an adverb, it is commonly used to indicate a place or location, such as "I left my keys over there." As a pronoun, it is used to introduce a sentence or clause, such as "There is a cat on the roof."

Synonyms:

None

Related Words:

Earth, their

Example Sentences:

Adverb: "She pointed over there."

Pronoun: "There is a lot of traffic today."