Meaning & Definition of word "Yonder"
Yonder
/ˈjɒndər/
adjective:
- 1. Being at a distance, often used in a poetic or archaic context.
- Example: The yonder hills are filled with the sound of running water.
adverb:
- 1. At some distance in the direction indicated; over there.
- Example: Look yonder, where the sun sets behind the mountains.
- 2. In that place or over there.
- Example: There’s a beautiful tree yonder by the river.
- 3. Used to refer to something at a distance, particularly in a poetic or literary context.
- Example: The stars shine brightly yonder in the night sky.
Etymology
●Middle English, from Old English 'geond', meaning 'over there'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
yonder comes:
A phrase indicating that something or someone is approaching from a distance.
look yonder:
An invitation to direct one's gaze towards something in the distance.
the hills yonder:
Referring to the hills that are visible but not close.
Related Words
yon:
Referring to something at a distance.
yonderly:
Indicating a vague or distant place.
Slang Meanings of yonder
Meaning: Over there (colloquially used).
● Example Sentence: I saw Jim yonder at the park.
Meaning: In that direction (informal usage).
● Example Sentence: Let’s move yonder, it's quieter.