Yonder Definition & Meaning
yonder
- adverb
- at or in an indicated (usually distant) place (`yon' is archaic and dialectal); "the house yonder"; "scattered here and yon"- Calder Willingham
- adjective
- distant but within sight (`yon' is dialectal); "yonder valley"; "the hills yonder"; "what is yon place?"
"Yonder" in song lyrics
See how yonder is used in real songs:
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"Similar to St. Nick in ice castles yonder"
Bless 1 f/ Kissey Asplund — Return to the Source -
"Over yonder"
Chico & Coolwadda f/ Nate Dogg — High Come Down (Alternate Version) -
"And if you ain't knowin I'm a goin over yonder"
The CMC's f/ Chille Chill, Mr. Solo — Ain't No Party
Words that rhyme with yonder
Usage tips for "yonder"
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- What does yonder mean?
- at or in an indicated (usually distant) place (`yon' is archaic and dialectal); "the house yonder"; "scattered here and yon"- Calder Willingham distant but within sight (`yon' is dialectal); "yonder valley"; "the hills yonder"; "what is yon place?"
- What part of speech is yonder?
- Yonder is an adverb and an adjective.
- How many definitions does yonder have?
- Yonder has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adverb, adjective).