yon

jɑn

Definitions

1. noun

a distance away in a specified direction; a place or region

“The castle was visible yon beyond the hills.”

2. adverb

at or in a specified distance away

“He walked yon down the path and disappeared from view.”

3. adverb

from a distance

“The musician’s voice seemed to come yon from the top of the hill.”

Synonyms

  • thither
  • yonder

Antonyms

  • here
  • near