Here and there Meaning in English
expression
ˈhiɹ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈðɛɹ
HEER and THAIR
hˈiə/ /ˈænd/ /ðˈeə
HEE-uh and THAIR
Definition
In several different places, scattered around or in various locations; sometimes means occasionally.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal. Used when something is seen or occurs in different places, not all together; can also mean 'occasionally'. Typical in everyday speech and writing. Not precise—use in casual descriptions.
Spanish: aquí y alláPortuguese (BR): aqui e aliPortuguese (PT): aqui e aliChinese (Simplified): 到处 - 零星地Chinese (Traditional): 到處 - 零星地Hindi: यहाँ वहाँArabic: هنا وهناكBengali: এখানে ওখানে - এলোমেলোভাবেRussian: тут и тамJapanese: あちこち - ところどころVietnamese: đây đó - chỗ này chỗ kiaKorean: 여기저기Turkish: orada burada - sağda soldaUrdu: یہاں وہاںIndonesian: di sana-sini - di sana sini
Example Sentences
There are books here and there on the table.
basic
Flowers grow here and there in the garden.
basic
I found coins here and there in my room.
basic
You can spot old houses here and there in the city.
natural
I travel for work, so I live here and there most of the year.
natural
You might see him here and there, but he's usually busy.
natural