here 1 of 3

adverb

Definition of herenext
as in today

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

here

2 of 3

adjective

as in present

Related Words

Dissimilar Words

here

3 of 3

noun

as in there

Related Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of here
Adverb
The heritage leadership that’s been here throughout these changes are good at that adaptability piece. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 Affleck, always at his best in roles that place his all-American alpha qualities under a harsh, sweat-inducing spotlight, has cast himself ideally here. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
Adjective
Brondello commended the efforts of here players postgame. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2025 And the here part, which has a different meaning to each character, is all part of the fabric. — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for here
Recent Examples of Synonyms for here
  1. currently
  2. present
  3. there
  4. now
  5. section
  6. anymore
  7. right now
Adverb
  • This narrative of the woes of leadership could serve as a cautionary tale for the few dozen men and women in both of America’s political parties currently searching their souls and consulting their spouses about whether to run for president.
    — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The Dream are currently planning to play at least some home games in their 3,500-seat venue, a reminder that while the W has seen large commercial growth in recent years, there’s still more to be seen.
    — Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of currently
Adjective
  • The coupling of violence with law and order is ever present in the agent’s recollections, but tonally, the show feels light.
    — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
  • While discussing the characterizations present in the series, Sandler noted that star Noah Reid’s Rapp may be an honest representation of men, if not the most likable.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of present
Noun
  • In pursuit of this, brides are breaking up with barely-there styling.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • That was just a real, and the-flag-was-still-there kind of moment.
    — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of there
Adverb
  • The deficit, which will now be added to the growing national debt, was 12 percent higher than the year before, with Republicans--who used to be deficit scolds--controlling the executive and legislative branches.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
  • On Friday evening, ABC News republished a new version of the story re-reported by Charalambous, now without a byline.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of now
Noun
  • That album drew Simmons’ bass and Bindeman’s drums to the fore of the mix, letting Harris’ guitar and vocals foam behind the rhythm section’s discrete peaks.
    — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Elephants in the Fog competed in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival this year, winning the Jury Prize.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of section
Adverb
  • The overlook wasn’t designed for large crowds, and the local secret isn’t so local anymore.
    — Eva Flowe October 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Yamamoto was held back for this game while Skubal started the opener, but Yamamoto shouldn’t take a back seat to anyone anymore this postseason.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of anymore
Adverb
  • Ultimately, there are few shows right now that even have this level of scope and attempt.
    — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
  • But the Show-Me State is not the only one being shown in a bad light right now.
    — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of right now

Browse Nearby Words

herdsmen
here
hereabouts
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Here.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/here. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Exceptions of '-s' and '-es' Plurals

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

7 Words for Bad Endings and Rough Situations

The Words of the Week - Oct. 9

Why do we call it a 'flea market'?
See More

Popular

See More

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
a cup of tea and a golf ball on tee side by side
Quiz: Sounds Like... Choose the word that sounds like it fits the clue...
See All