adjective / adverb
yon
YAHN/jˈɑn/
At some distance but within sight.
A small cabin stands on yon hill across the valley.
Etymology
Old English geon pointed to “that or those over there,” already marking distance. Yon retains that pointing function, describing something as located away from the speaker.
In context
better than in yon pile of stone and wood.
More examples
- Do you see yon boat near the island?
- Look yon, where the road meets the river.
- We follow the path toward yon stand of trees.
Similar words
- yonder
- Likewise points to something visible at a distance.
- distant
- Describes distance without requiring that something be visible.