Here vs. Hear

Here

Like “there,” “here” answers the question, “Where?”

Avoid “this here” except in informal dialogue.

Hear

How do we hear? With our ear, of course.

Examples:

• I can hear the horses now. They’re here in the barn.
  • (“hear” = what you do with your ear)
  • (“here” = where, in this place)
• I didn’t hear them at first, before they came in here.
  • (“hear” =  what you do with your ear
  • (“here” = where)
• “This here horse kicked me hard. I can still feel and hear the thud of his hoof.”
  • (“This here” acceptable in informal dialogue. This will say something about your character’s education.)
  • (“hear” = what you do with your ear)

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