What does the older word yonder mean?

Answer 1

Oh, honey, "yonder" is just a fancy way of saying "over there." It's like pointing in a dramatic way to something in the distance and saying, "Look yonder!" So, next time you want to sound a little old-fashioned or poetic, just throw in a "yonder" and watch people's eyebrows raise.

Answer 2

The older word "yonder" is an adverb used to indicate a location that is at a distance from both the speaker and the listener, often pointing to something that is within sight but not close by. It is typically used in a poetic or archaic context to convey a sense of distance or remoteness. In modern usage, "yonder" is considered outdated and is rarely used in everyday language.

Answer 3

Ah, "yonder" is a lovely old word that simply means "at a distance but within sight." It's like pointing to a beautiful mountain in the distance and saying, "Look at yonder majestic peak!" It adds a touch of charm and nostalgia to our language, don't you think?

Answer 4

The word yonder was commonly used mainly in the Southern U.S. Its use dates from the end of the 13th century with the same meaning as today: "at or in that place; there, usually implying at some distance but within sight". Yon is an earlier Old English word meaning "that object or thing". The earliest example of yon comes from the writings of Alfred the Great in about 897.

Answer 5

'Yonder'; Over there'.

Thee ; You

Thou ; you.

Answer 6

It means 'over there'.