■ adverb
1》 in, at, or to this place or position.
2》 (usu. ~ is/are ) used when introducing or handing over something or someone.
3》 used when indicating a time, point, or situation that has arrived or is happening.
■ exclamation used to attract someone's attention.
Phrases
~ and now at the present time.
~ and t~ in various places.
~ goes said to indicate that one is about to start something difficult or exciting.
~'s to used to wish health or success before drinking.
~ we go again said to indicate that the same events, typically undesirable ones, are recurring.
neither ~ nor t~ of no importance or relevance.
Origin
OE hēr , of Gmc origin; related to he .