Yonder: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Yonder adverb. Over there, at some distance but within sight.
How to say it
YON-duh/ˈjɒndə/
2 syllables, stressed on the first (YON).
Yonder in a sentence
Park by the barn yonder and walk the rest of the way.
Do you see that hill yonder? The pub's just over it.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- over there
- beyond
- there
Opposite:
- here
- nearby
Where yonder comes from
From Old English geond, beyond, and related to yon.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
Do you see that hill _____? The pub's just over it.
- mayhap
- forsooth
- yonder
Show the answer
yonder: Do you see that hill yonder? The pub's just over it.