THERE
/ðeː(ɹ)/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, adverb, pronoun, interjection
Definition of THERE
That place.
That status; that position.
"You rinse and de-string the green beans; I'll take it from there."
(location) In a place or location (stated, implied or otherwise indicated) at some distance from the speaker (compare here).
In that matter, relation, etc.; at that point, stage, etc., regarded as a distinct place.
"He did not stop there, but continued his speech."
(location) To or into that place; thither.
Used as an expletive subject of be in its sense of “exist”, with the semantic, usually indefinite subject being postponed or (occasionally) implied.
"Is there an answer? [=Does an answer exist?]"
Used with other intransitive verbs of existence, in the same sense, or with other intransitive verbs, adding a sense of existence.
"If x is a positive number, then there exists [=there is] a positive number y less than x."
Used with other verbs, when raised.
"I expected there to be a simpler solution. [=I expected that there would be a simpler solution.]"
Examples of THERE in a Sentence
- "You rinse and de-string the green beans; I'll take it from there."
- "He did not stop there, but continued his speech."
- "Is there an answer? [=Does an answer exist?]"
- "If x is a positive number, then there exists [=there is] a positive number y less than x."
Word Details
Is THERE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, THERE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: THERE uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for THERE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | h | e | r | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in THERE
26 words from the letters in THERE
5-letter words
4-letter words
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2-letter words
How to Use THERE in Word Games
THERE is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, THERE is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble THERE to find 26 additional valid words.