■ adverb
1》 in, at, or to that place or position.
↘in that respect; on that issue.
2》 used in attracting attention to someone or something.
3》 (usu. ~ is/are ) used to indicate the fact or existence of something.
■ exclamation
1》 used to focus attention.
2》 used to comfort someone.
Phrases
be ~ for be available to provide support or comfort for.
so ~ informal used to express defiance.
~ and then immediately.
Origin
OE thr , thēr , of Gmc origin; related to that and the .
Usage
On the confusion of ~ and their , see their .