<p><strong>Adverb</strong></p><ul><li>In this place; in this spot or locality:<ul><li>Put the pen here.</li></ul></li><li>To or toward this place; hither:<ul><li>Come here.</li></ul></li><li>At this point; at this juncture:<ul><li>Here the speaker paused.</li></ul></li><li>Used to call attention to some person or thing present, or to what the speaker has, offers, brings, or discovers:<ul><li>Here is your paycheck.</li><li>My friend here knows the circumstances.</li></ul></li><li>Present (used to answer a roll call).</li><li>In the present life or existence (often followed by below):<ul><li>We want but little here below.</li></ul></li><li>Under consideration, in this instance or case:<ul><li>The matter here is of grave concern to us all.</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>This place:<ul><li>It's only a short distance from here.</li></ul></li><li>This world; this life; the present:<ul><li>The here and the hereafter are equal mysteries to all people.</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>Used for emphasis, especially after a noun modified by a demonstrative adjective:<ul><li>This package here.</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Interjection</strong></p><ul><li>Often used to command attention, give comfort, etc.:<ul><li>Now; all right: Here, let me try it.</li><li>Here, don't cry.</li></ul></li></ul>