there
gb/ðˈɛɹ/ us/ðˈɛɹ/
A1
Inglês
~ 200
Aceções
0 aceções
adverb
A1
relation
1
In or at that place
Used to show that something is in, at, or to a place.
Padrão de uso:
[someone/something] is there
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'there' with 'their' (possessive) or 'they're' (they are).
Sinónimos
present (Implies being physically at a location; more formal or specific in some contexts.)
Antónimos
here (Refers to the location of the speaker, the opposite of 'there' which refers to a different place.)
Colocações
over there
|right there
|stay there
|go there
|be there
Temas
daily life
|travel
|communication
|space
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The keys are over there on the table.
- I’ll meet you there at six o’clock.
- She lives there with her family.
- We stayed there for two weeks.
- Is John still there?
Exemplos para aprendentes
- My bag is there.
- He is there now.
- We will go there tomorrow.
- The store is there.
- I want to stay there.
pronoun
A1
relation
2
Introductory subject indicating existence
Used at the start of a sentence to say something exists or happens.
Padrão de uso:
There is/are [something/someone] [place/time]
Erro comum:
Learners often forget to match 'is' or 'are' with singular or plural nouns.
Sinónimos
existence marker (Technical term used in grammar to describe its function; not used in casual speech.)
Colocações
there is
|there are
|there has been
Temas
grammar
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- There is a book on the desk.
- There are many reasons to try again.
- There has been a mistake.
- There will be a meeting tomorrow.
- There seems to be a problem.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- There is a cat in the room.
- There are two chairs.
- There was a big storm yesterday.
- There will be a party tonight.
- There is no milk.
interjection
B1
action
3
Expression of satisfaction or encouragement
Used to make someone feel better, show satisfaction, or point something out.
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse this with the adverb meaning of 'there' and not recognize it as an emotional expression.
Sinónimos
well done (Used to praise someone’s success; 'there' can be softer and more comforting.)
Temas
emotions
|communication
Exemplos
- There, that’s much better now.
- There, there, don’t cry.
- Ah, there you are!
- There you go, all finished.
- There we have it — the final piece.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- There, it is ready now.
- There, don’t be sad.
- Ah, there you are!
- There you go! Good job.
- There, it is done.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
there
IPA
GB/ðˈɛɹ/
US/ðˈɛɹ/
Sílabas e acento
there (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (there)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: there
- Plural: theres
Família de palavras
Forms
theres
noun
Core family
therefore
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
thereby
adverb C1
thereafter
adverb C1
Expressões
there and then
1/ðˈɛɹ ˈænd ðˈɛn/
fixed phrase
Immediately at that time and place
Right at that moment and place without waiting.
Exemplos
- He accepted the offer there and then.
- They decided to leave there and then.
there you are
1/ðˈɛɹ jˈu ˈɑɹ/
fixed phrase
Acknowledgment of presence or giving something
Used when giving something to someone or when noticing them after looking for them.
Exemplos
- Here’s your coffee — there you are.
- Oh, there you are! I’ve been looking for you.
there you go
1/ðˈɛɹ jˈu ɡˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
Acknowledgment of completion or correctness
Used to say someone has done something correctly or completed it.
Exemplos
- You tightened the screw just right — there you go!
- There you go, that’s how it’s done.
be there for someone
1/bˈi ðˈɛɹ fɚ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
idiom
Provide support when needed
To help and support someone when they need you.
Exemplos
- I’ll always be there for you no matter what happens.
- She was there for me during a difficult time.
be there for someone
2/bˈi ðˈɛɹ fɚ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
idiom
To give support to someone
To help and support a person when they need it.
Exemplos
- Good friends are always there for someone in trouble.
- She promised to be there for him during the hard times.
neither here nor there
1/nˈiðɚ hˈɪɹ nˈɔɹ ðˈɛɹ/
idiom
Irrelevant to the topic
Not important or related to what is being talked about.
Exemplos
- His past mistakes are neither here nor there now.
- Whether he was late or not is neither here nor there; we need to focus on the solution.
- Whether she likes it is neither here nor there.
- Her personal life is neither here nor there in this discussion.