yonder
word
/ˈjɑndɝ/
YAHN-dur
/jˈɒndɐ/
YON-duh
Definition
Used to refer to something at a distance, but still visible; means 'over there' or 'in that direction.' Mostly used in old-fashioned, literary, or regional English.
Usage & Nuances
Very old-fashioned, mainly found in literature, poetry, or some dialects like Southern American English. Rarely used in daily conversation. Often appears in 'over yonder' or 'from yonder.' Not interchangeable with 'here' or 'nearby.'
Spanish: allí - allá (literario)Portuguese (BR): acolá - lá (arcaico)Portuguese (PT): acolá - lá (arcaico)Chinese (Simplified): 那边（文言）Chinese (Traditional): 那邊（文言）Hindi: वहाँ (पुराना रूप)Arabic: هناك (أدبي)Bengali: ও পারে - দূরেRussian: вон там - вдалиJapanese: あそこ - 向こうVietnamese: đằng kia - phía xa kiaKorean: 저기 - 저쪽Turkish: orada - ötedeUrdu: وہاں - دورIndonesian: di sana - di kejauhan
Example Sentences
Look at that house yonder on the hill.
basic
Do you see that barn yonder in the field?
natural
The river flows yonder, behind the trees.
basic
We will meet yonder, at sunset.
basic
There's a picnic spot just over yonder where the grass is greenest.
natural
The answer you seek lies yonder beyond the mountains.
natural