Definition

Referring to a place that is at a distance but can be seen or pointed to.

Example

Look at the mountains yonder; they are beautiful!

Conversation

Look at those hills yonder, they look beautiful today.

Yeah, they really do! I love the view from here.

We should hike up to the top of the yonder hills sometime.

Definitely! I bet the view from up there is amazing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

In or at a place that is not very far away, often visible from where you are.

Example

Look at the mountains yonder; they are beautiful!

Conversation

Look at that beautiful mountain over yonder!

Wow, it really stands out against the sky.

I wonder if we can hike to the top of that hill yonder.

Definition

A word used to refer to a place that is not very far away, often seen or pointed out.

Example

Look over yonder at the beautiful mountains.

Conversation

Look at that mountain yonder, it looks beautiful!

Yeah, I've always wanted to hike up there.

We should plan a trip to explore what's yonder the trail.

Root Explanation

Yonder originates from Old English 'geond' (meaning over there) and 'þær' (meaning there). The word 'yonder' refers to something that is at a distance but still visible, indicating a location that is not close by.

Memory Tip

Think of 'over there' to remember that 'yonder' refers to something that is at a distance.

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