adv.
Pronunciation: ' hir
Function: adverb
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English h ē r; akin to Old High German hier here, Old English h ē he
Date: before 12th century
1 a : in or at this place <turn here > ― often used interjectionally especially in answering a roll call b : NOW < here it's morning already> c : in an arbitrary location <a book here , a paper there>
2 : at or in this point, particular, or case < here we agree>
3 : in the present life or state
4 : HITHER <come here >
5 ― used interjectionally in rebuke or encouragement
– here goes
― used interjectionally to express resolution or resignation especially at the beginning of a difficult or unpleasant undertaking
– neither here nor there : having no interest or relevance : of no consequence <comfort is neither here nor there to a real sailor>