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Park sang joon Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

I'm reading a book [here]

A: Hey, I'm reading a book here, Do you mind?
B: Sorry, I'll keep the volume down.

I'd like to know here if "here" means "now."
Thank you in advance for your help.
  

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No, here has the usual meaning of in this place where I am . In a context like this, the speaker is drawing attention to himself, and expressing annoyance. Clive

— Clive

  • No, here has the usual meaning of in this place where I am .
  • In a context like this, the speaker is drawing attention to himself, and expressing annoyance.
  • Clive
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No, here has the usual meaning of in this place where I am.

In a context like this, the speaker is drawing attention to himself, and expressing annoyance.

Clive
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It doesn't exactly mean now, but it implies it somewhat. The phrase suggests Hey! I am over here right now, trying to read a book.
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