Yonder

Word YONDER
Character 6
Hyphenation yon der
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Yonder"

What do we mean by yonder?

In or at that indicated place. adverb

Being at an indicated distance, usually within sight. adjective

A distant place, usually within sight. pronoun

Being at a distance within view, or as conceived within view; that or those, referring to persons or things at a distance.

At or in that (more or less distant) place; at or in that place there.

Chaucer uses the adverb frequently before the noun, and preceded by that or the: a use indicating the transition to the adjective use:

Being at a distance within view, or conceived of as within view; that or those there; yon. adjective

At a distance, but within view. adverb

In a distant, indicated place; over there. adverb

Distant but within sight determiner

Something that is distant but within sight. noun

Distant but within sight (`yon' is dialectal) adjective

At or in an indicated (usually distant) place (`yon' is archaic and dialectal) adverb

To that place.

To that point, end, or result.

In southern regions, a term to describe an unspecified, unknown, or estimated amount of distance between two different points, usually between one's current position and a spot outside the field of vision. Can also be used when referring to a point of interest that can be visibly seen. Also can be used when referring to the direction in which something or someone is going. Urban Dictionary

1.An unspecified distance 2. About that far 3. Only someone from the country knows exactly how far it is "from here to yonder" Urban Dictionary

Yonder: Antwhere but here. Real gone. Synonym: outare Urban Dictionary

Where ever is pointing at at the time he says this word. Urban Dictionary

Adv. In or at that indicated place: the house over yonder. adj. Being at an indicated distance, usually within sight: “Yonder hills,” he said, pointing. pron. One that is at an indicated place, usually within sight. (dictionary.com) Urban Dictionary

Interchangable with the word reach, mission, go to, call, eat, grab, .... basically any decent verb Urban Dictionary

Far away, long trip, way out there, rural; subrurbs even Urban Dictionary

Where ever is pointing at at the time he says this word. Urban Dictionary

Yonder/ an unmeasurable distance or an acceptable measurement when you are to lazy to take a measurement. Also an acceptable height measurement Urban Dictionary

I'm not clear on it's background; look at the others for that. but i can tell you that it can be used infront of a noun, when describing, for example, where you're going to your parents. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Yonder

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The word "yonder" in example sentences

When I say _this orange, yonder orange, one orange_, the words _this, yonder_, and _one_ do not tell the kind, but simply point out or number the orange, and limit the application of the word to the orange pointed out or numbered. ❋ Brainerd Kellogg (N/A)

I see nothing, O _'tis yonder, 'tis yonder, 'tis yonder_, says he! ❋ Anonymous (N/A)

The image over yonder is the cover ofClose Encounters of the Urban Kind, edited by Jennifer Brozek. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Some fool will hear you calling, see a dark mass in yonder tree, and all of a sudden you are the target. ❋ Unknown (2010)

April 27th, 2009 old crow watching hungrily from his perch in yonder tree ❋ Barthanderson (2009)

Sharrkan turned to his brother addressing him and said, Were not this holy man a miracle worker, he had never slain yonder furious knight. ❋ Unknown (2006)

He replied, “O my lord! yonder is the Castle of Crystal and that is the city thou seekest.” ❋ Unknown (2006)

“Wilt thou come with me and look upon the beauty of a youth who sleepeth in yonder burial place?” she asked and he answered, “I will.” ❋ Unknown (2006)

Shaykh, thou knowest this garden of thine to be a goodly place; but the pavilion yonder is old and ruinous. ❋ Unknown (2006)

He espied King Badr Basim in his form of a white robed bird, with red bill and legs, captivating the sight and bewildering the thought; and, looking thereat, said in himself “Verily, yonder is a beautiful bird: never saw I its like in fairness or form.” ❋ Unknown (2006)

Then said the Moor, “Fall to poor fellow!”, and Judar said to him, “O my lord, thou carriest in yonder saddle bags kitchen and kitcheners!” ❋ Unknown (2006)

When that young lady came to where I lay hid, she pulled up her horse and said, ‘O damsels, I hear a noise of somewhat within yonder shop: so do ye search it, lest haply there be one hidden there, with intent to enjoy a look at us, whilst we have our faces unveiled.’ ❋ Unknown (2006)

They may all be found in yonder city; on my head alone may they fall (p. 134). ❋ Unknown (1989)

"Then this one peeping in at the smoke-hole yonder is my dear old grandfather," muses the young woman, in long-drawn-out words. ❋ Unknown (1921)

Many lie in yonder graves; some of us have seen them: they dot yonder Western front; they are your memorials; you will keep them in most loving and reverential affection. ❋ Unknown (1920)

The British flag floats in yonder city on the hills of Judea, and from David's Tower itself, -- the only bit of the ancient fortifications left standing by Titus as an example of the strength of the defences which his forces had overthrown, as a protection to the Tenth Legion of Roman soldiers left in garrison. ❋ Unknown (1917)

They took the road that led toward the setting sun, thinking it was the East, and said among themselves, "See, yonder is the way the kings will ride." ❋ Unknown (1916)

"I'd say tha [boy's home] is about a quarter a mile yonder through them woods" "She buried her dog at that tree [over yonder]" "The road back [ta town] runs yonder over them hills" ❋ Prophiseer (2006)

Hey, baby, lets [jump in] [the truck] and head [over yonder]. ❋ The Bozz (2003)

"He's [gone] yonder, [way] outare, [real gone]." ❋ Yonder (2004)

It [orta] be [round] [over yonder] way. ❋ The Shcoshi Queen (2006)

Look [over there] at [the big] [blue] yonder. ❋ Papermachete (2005)

ie. " yonder next jam" " yonder a [muffin] quick in my palm" " yonder at [eliza] right now her [bassist] skills are damn sassy" ❋ Nuffgoodwords (2008)

"yeah...[rich] [lives] like [way down] yonder" ❋ Richard Sager (2004)

It [orta] be [round] [over yonder] way. ❋ The Shcoshi Queen (2006)

[Davit]: [Jansen] how far away do you think that car is. Jansen: Oh its a [ways out] yonder. Davit: I was looking for a bit more of an accurate measurement but I guess that will have to suffice. ❋ Creep Maste (2009)

[parent]; [Jo], where are you going tonight? Jo: to yonder [manga] club. ❋ Mad Sam Purple'ead (2005)

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