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UK//ðeə wɪ ˈɑː//US//ðɛr wi ˈɑr//

Meaning of There we are

A phrase indicating arrival at a location or a moment of realization.

In simple words: A phrase used when you have arrived at a place or reached a conclusion.

There we are in a sentence

  • After a long journey, we finally said, 'There we are!'
  • 'There we are,' she exclaimed as she found her lost keys.
  • 'There we are!' he said, pointing at the exact location on the map.
  • As the team gathered for the presentation, they smiled and said, 'There we are!'
  • 'There we are,' the teacher said, pleased with the class's progress.

How to use There we are

Used conversationally to indicate completion or satisfaction with a situation. Suitable for friendly contexts, but may not fit formal situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Think of 'here we are', but it has a twist with 'there', signaling a destination.

Related words

Collocations with There we are

  • say there we are
  • use there we are
  • find there we are

Synonyms for There we are

Common mistakes with There we are

  • Using it in overly formal situations.
  • Omitting the 'there' and saying just 'we are'.
  • Confusing the phrase with other greetings like 'here we go'.

Compare There we are with Here we are, That's it

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Frequently asked questions about "There we are"

What does "There we are" mean?

A phrase used when you have arrived at a place or reached a conclusion.

What is the definition of "There we are"?

A phrase indicating arrival at a location or a moment of realization.

How do you use "There we are" in a sentence?

After a long journey, we finally said, 'There we are!'

Can you give another example of "There we are"?

'There we are,' she exclaimed as she found her lost keys.

What are synonyms for "There we are"?

Common alternatives include Here we are, We've arrived, That's it, At last.

What words go with "There we are"?

It commonly pairs with say there we are, use there we are, find there we are.

What are common mistakes when using "There we are"?

Using it in overly formal situations. Omitting the 'there' and saying just 'we are'. Confusing the phrase with other greetings like 'here we go'.

How do you pronounce "There we are"?

US: //ðɛr wi ˈɑr//, UK: //ðeə wɪ ˈɑː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use "There we are"?

Used conversationally to indicate completion or satisfaction with a situation. Suitable for friendly contexts, but may not fit formal situations.