here and there

adverb

1
: in one place and another
2
: from time to time

Examples of here and there in a Sentence

an overgrown lawn with yellow patches of dandelions scattered here and there she spoke so softly that I only caught a word here and there
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There are even walkable neighborhoods scattered here and there throughout the city. Anne Roderique-Jones, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025 My offshoring started innocently enough: a one-liner article here and there, usually one on a short deadline. Air Mail, 24 May 2025 Experiencing mental and physical fatigue here and there can be a challenging annoyance, but attempting to muscle through energy depletion can take a toll on your body. Korin Miller, Outside Online, 24 May 2025 However, Campbell still values shock here and there, channeling an unexpected detail at Pharrell’s first Louis Vuitton show: a purple-streaked wig blending her avant-garde past with the classic future. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for here and there

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of here and there was in the 14th century

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“Here and there.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/here%20and%20there. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

here and there

adverb
: in one place and another
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