yond
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9.9
At a distance over there, often in old or poetic speech
- adjective
- /jɒnd/
- Archaic
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- Yond same cloud cannot choose but fall by pailfuls.
Examples
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In yond meadow, the flowers danced in the gentle breeze.
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Now, by yond marble heaven... ...in the due reverence of a sacred vow... ...I here engage my words.
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The knight pointed to yond hill where the castle stood.
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Look yond, across the river, where the sun sets beautifully.
Synonyms
over there
vsyond
∞
1.0
A place a short way away from here
is archaic or poetic instead of the neutral modern expression
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9.1
At a place a short distance away that you can see
has an archaic or poetic tone rather than neutral everyday use
9.9
At a place some distance away that you can see
is archaic and poetic when pointing to a place far from speaker
How Distant
Surface Forms
yond positive
Etymology
Yond comes from the old English word geond, which meant 'beyond' or 'over there'. It is the same idea found in the common word beyond and the older word yonder, so yond means 'over there' or at a distance and is now poetic or old-fashioned.