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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Tomlin and offensive coordinator Arthur Smith like to lean on their defense, run the ball and take shots through the air here and there. Mike Jones, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025 McNairy’s Guthrie presence extends past the film’s opening, with check-in’s on the man who inspired Dylan’s song here and there. Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2025 Maybe give some constructive criticism here and there. Raven Brunner, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025 But a pass interference or roughing the passer call here and there just slants the odds in one team’s favor. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2025 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 21 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

here and there

adverb
: in one place and another
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