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.

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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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To them, a few grand here and there is peanuts, while a hundred extra bucks might be enough to sabotage the average buyer. — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026 In the middle, their friend J Mascis added percussion here and there, channeling the ramshackle precision of Dirty Three’s Jim White. — Brian Howe, Pitchfork, 21 July 2026 Too Much Wall Art Wall art is a great way to make a space feel more complete, but don’t be afraid to leave some blank space here and there. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026 Go with a group and be prepared to be up and out of your seat here and there—truly, there’s not a dull moment in the entire show. — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for here and there

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 1 Aug. 2026.

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here and there

adverb
: in one place and another
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