Here and there
adverb
In or to various places; not concentrated in one location.
Their relatives are spread here and there across the state.
Often appears as...
- scattered here and there
- look here and there
adverb
Occasionally; now and then.
I still think of her every now and then.
Often appears as...
- think here and there
- happen here and there
adverb
In or to a place not specific or definite.
He waved his arms here and there.
Often appears as...
- wave here and there
- point here and there
adverb
In or to various places; not concentrated in one location.
Their relatives are spread here and there across the state.
Often appears as...
- scattered here and there
- look here and there
adverb
Occasionally; now and then.
I still think of her every now and then.
Often appears as...
- think here and there
- happen here and there
adverb
In or to a place not specific or definite.
He waved his arms here and there.
Often appears as...
- wave here and there
- point here and there
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Spatial Use
Emphasizes a non-specific distribution in multiple locations, good for describing spread out items or features.
You can find small cafes here and there in the city.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Centralized
Suggests that things are not focused in one area, useful when the exact spots are unknown or irrelevant.
Wildflowers grew here and there along the roadside.
Pro Tip 3/3Minimal Presence
Sometimes implies a small number or amount in various places.
There was only a bit of snow here and there on the ground.
Pro Tip 1/3Spatial Use
Emphasizes a non-specific distribution in multiple locations, good for describing spread out items or features.
You can find small cafes here and there in the city.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Centralized
Suggests that things are not focused in one area, useful when the exact spots are unknown or irrelevant.
Wildflowers grew here and there along the roadside.
Pro Tip 3/3Minimal Presence
Sometimes implies a small number or amount in various places.
There was only a bit of snow here and there on the ground.
Pro Tip 1/3Spatial Use
Emphasizes a non-specific distribution in multiple locations, good for describing spread out items or features.
You can find small cafes here and there in the city.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Centralized
Suggests that things are not focused in one area, useful when the exact spots are unknown or irrelevant.
Wildflowers grew here and there along the roadside.
Pro Tip 3/3Minimal Presence
Sometimes implies a small number or amount in various places.
There was only a bit of snow here and there on the ground.
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