here

Here is a demonstrative adverb in English used to indicate location or a point in discourse. It answers questions of place, as in Here is the map, Meet me here, or Here we go. It also functions as a discourse marker in phrases such as Here comes trouble or Here you are, signaling transition or arrival. In existential or presentational clauses, Here is X or Here are Y introduces information about something in the current context. Its counterpart is there, which points to a different location.

Etymology: From Old English hēr ("here"), from Proto-Germanic *hēr; related cognates include German hier and Dutch hier. The word's core sense—"in this place"—has remained stable across centuries and across Germanic languages, shaping its continued use in modern English.

Usage and phrases: Usage extends beyond simple location. Fixed expressions include here and now, here and there, and here you go. Here can also serve as a sentence adverb introducing a clause, drawing attention to the present moment, location, or context. It often helps orient listeners or readers to the immediate circumstance.

Here Technologies: Notable proper noun: HERE Technologies (stylized HERE) is a mapping and location data company formed from Nokia's HERE division. It provides map data and location services for automotive, mobile, and cloud applications, and is widely used in navigation, geospatial analytics, and digital services.