here and there

adverb

1
: in one place and another
2
: from time to time

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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No hidden cameras, just a little blur here and there for the cellulite. Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Nov. 2024 Sometimes, caring for parents may just mean helping them with a few things here and there. David Rae, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 At the parking spot next door, Robert McClendon of Crown Point, Indiana, has been watching closely, sampling dishes here and there. Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024 Unnecessary paintings, sculptures and installations by Vija Celmins, E.V. Day, Anish Kapoor and five others turn up here and there. Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for here and there 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 4 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

here and there

adverb
: in one place and another
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