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there · pronoun

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There is/are/was, etc.

A1 used to show that something exists or happens

Dictionary examples:

There are three bars in the village.

There's not much room in the back of the car.

There have been a lot of accidents on this road.

Is there any milk?

Learner example:

There are three swim[m]ing pools inside, for different people. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Polish)

there · adverb

/ðer/

there (PLACE)

A1 in or at a particular place

Dictionary examples:

We live in Madison because my wife works there.

I went to the party but I didn't know anyone there.

We'll never get there in time!

The museum is closed today. We'll go there tomorrow.

There's that book you were looking for.

Learner example:

I will be there at 7 o'clo[c]k tomorrow. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; French)

there (DIRECTION)

A1 used when you are pointing or looking at something in order to make someone look in the same direction

Dictionary examples:

Put them in that box there.

Your bag's over there by the door.

there (GIVING)

A2 used when you are giving someone something

Dictionary examples:

There's some money for your movie ticket.

"Could I have a pencil?" "Yes. There you are."

there (POINT)

B2 at a particular point in a process or activity

Dictionary examples:

Do you want to play another game or do you want to stop there?

I'll have to stop you there, we've run out of time.

Keep on trying - you'll get there in the end.

Learner example:

My misfortunes don't stop there. (First Certificate in English; B2; Greek)

here and there

B2 in several different places but without any pattern

Dictionary example:

Tall trees were growing here and there.

Learner example:

There were so many people walking here and there, and I was standing, having no idea what to do. (First Certificate in English; B2; Polish)