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 Since the attack, he's done a handful of interviews here and there, but he's kept mostly to himself. Andrew Limbong, NPR, 15 Apr. 2024 But then, here and there, from the homes of some Confederate supporters, came the sound of jubilation. Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024 Director Ken-Matt Martin could tighten the pace here and there. Celia Wren, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024 For the most part, just gentle nudges here and there. New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024 His radio partner, John Homa, did the PA and needed someone reliable who could give him days off here and there. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2024 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

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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 25 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

here and there

adverb
: in one place and another
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