here and there

adverb

Synonyms of here and therenext
1
: in one place and another
I've traveled here and there.
2
: from time to time
I help them out here and there.

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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The bottom half of the lineup has to get going, at a minimum, to allow Rice, Judge and Bellinger to have off nights here and there. Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 14 May 2026 Nevertheless, small adjustments here and there must be made when the backdrop changes. Zev Fima, CNBC, 13 May 2026 Beyond Margaret and Eileen, there are going to be other characters that get their own episodes here and there. Jack Dunn, Variety, 9 May 2026 At first, Nicole just went to a few homes, schools and assisted-living centers to offer lessons here and there. Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026 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 21 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

here and there

adverb
: in one place and another
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