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/hɪə̯/adv
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

In, on, or at this place (a place perceived to be close to the speaker); compare there.

2

At this point or stage (in a process, argument, narration, etc.)

3

In this matter.

4

Notionally at the speaker's location by virtue of happening now.

5

In this context.

6

After the name of a person perceived as located close to the speaker, used familiarly to indicate that person.

7

After certain determiners, especially 'this' and 'these', used to emphasise demonstrative sense; see also this here.

8

To this place; used in place of the literary or archaic hither.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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