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
Recent Examples on the Web Moving a few thousand votes here and there could affect races down the ballot. Patricia Mazzei, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024 Easter weekend is here and there is plenty of celebration around the Sunday holiday. Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Mar. 2024 Whether artists completely stop making music to pursue their other passions or drop singles here and there before disappearing again, fans’ hopes for their musical careers don’t always align with the direction artists take them in. Heran Mamo, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2024 Catch the views on winding roads before hopping out to take pictures and embark on some light hiking here and there to fill your day with plenty of new memories. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024 While a twitch here and there might induce a strike when fish are finicky, for the most part, a slow, steady retrieve is all that’s necessary. David A. Rose, Field & Stream, 20 Mar. 2024 Horticulture is evident here and there around the camp, with squash and bean plants peeking over tents. Anand Gopal, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024 There are also bits of AI sprinkled in here and there for prompting image and text creation. Wes Davis, The Verge, 4 Mar. 2024 Critics counter that, while much of what Paris is doing is commendable, particularly the limits on new construction, to truly address the climate crisis requires more than paring back emissions here and there. Catherine Porter, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2024

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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 19 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

here and there

adverb
: in one place and another
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