here and there
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/hɪr ən ˈðɛr/
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In a few different places, not all together.
Examples
She travels here and there, never staying in one city for long.
Customers appear here and there in the shop, not all at once.
The flowers bloomed here and there after the rain.
I found my keys here and there around the house.
We heard laughter here and there during the quiet night.
Similar words
at times
occasionally
from time to time
now and then
Meanings
Examples
I found my keys here and there around the house.
She travels here and there, never staying in one city for long.
The flowers bloomed here and there after the rain.
Customers appear here and there in the shop, not all at once.
We heard laughter here and there during the quiet night.
Similar words
occasionally
now and then
from time to time
at times
Etymology
A fixed expression built from ordinary words whose combination has become conventional.
FAQ
What does here and there mean?
It means in a few different places, not all together.
How is here and there used in a sentence?
It indicates that something happens in different places or at different times, but not constantly.
What are synonyms for here and there?
Synonyms include occasionally, now and then, from time to time, and at times.
When should I use here and there instead of everywhere?
Use here and there when the action is scattered, unlike everywhere, which means all places.
Does here and there imply frequency or location?
It refers to location or occasional timing, not to a regular frequency.
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