Phrase guide

be there

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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verb

Meaning 1

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see be, there.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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verb

Meaning 2

To be available to provide comfort and support for someone, especially in a period of difficulty.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • She knows that I'll always be there for her.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

11 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: er zijn — Translations
  • French: être là — Translations
  • Galician: estar aí — Translations
  • German: da sein — Translations
  • Norwegian Bokmål: være der for — Translations
  • Portuguese: estar ao lado — Translations
  • Portuguese: estar aí — Translations
  • Russian: быть рядом (bytʹ rjadom) — Translations
  • Spanish: estar ahí — Translations
  • Swedish: ställa upp — Translations
  • Vietnamese: đồng hành — Translations