adv.
- in, at, or to that place or position.
▸in that respect; on that issue.
- used in attracting attention to someone or something.
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(usu. there is/are)
used to indicate the fact or existence of something.
exclam.
- used to focus attention.
- used to comfort someone.
Phrase
- be there for
be available to provide support or comfort for. - so there
informal used to express defiance. - there and then
immediately.
Usage
On the confusion of there and their, see their.
Etymology
OE thær, thēr, of Gmc origin; rel. to that and the.