—used interjectionally to express resolution or resignation especially at the beginning of a difficult or unpleasant undertaking
neither here nor there
: having no interest or relevance : of no consequence
comfort is neither here nor there to a real sailor
Example Sentences
Adverb I'm here to help you. They have lived here for 30 years. “Hey, where are you?” “I'm over here.” I'm planning to be back here by 6:00. I've come here to help you. He rode his bicycle here this morning. When will you get here? Here the author introduces a new character. The speaker paused here for a moment. Here the film changes from black-and-white to color.See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Adverb
Dakota Smith, Julia Wick and Ben Oreskes are here to pull you out of the heat and into cooler times, with help from David Zahniser. Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2022 And so she's kind of been the wallpaper for generations here. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2022 To be sure, the familiar conventions of romance literature are here in abundance: the aristocratic curled lip, the languid glance, sparkling eyes and a middle-aged blue-blood roué reformed by a plucky young woman. Katherine A. Powers, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2022 From Instagram tributes to getting engaged, here's everything to know about Dylan Meyer and her relationship with the actress. Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 And, hey, traffic jam after the final gun would be a good sign here. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 9 Sep. 2022 The Bearcats Bash, a watch party and tailgate on Vine Street, has been canceled this weekend, but here are some other great tailgating hotspots worth checking out. Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2022 Using a comb-like attachment may feel unnatural to people who are accustomed to curling their lashes, so here's a version that may feel more familiar. Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 9 Sep. 2022 Lastly, there are serious questions about Belichick’s effectiveness as a coach now that Tom Brady is no longer here. Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2022
Adjective
One is here June 8 against Trinidad and Tobago, followed by a crucial match at Mexico on June 11. John Meyer, The Denver Post, 4 May 2017
Noun
Heres’s his response: http://www.kevindeutsch.us/blog/my-response-newsdays-review-8.)vanityfair.com, 13 July 2017 See More
Word History
Etymology
Adverb, Adjective, and Noun
Middle English, from Old English hēr; akin to Old High German hier here, Old English hē he
First Known Use
Adverb
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a