wherever
Americanconjunction
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in, at, or to whatever place.
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in any case or condition.
wherever it is heard of.
adverb
pronoun
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at, in, or to every place or point which; where
wherever she went, he would be there
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(subordinating) in, to, or at whatever place
wherever we go the weather is always bad
adverb
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no matter where
I'll find you, wherever you are
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informal at, in, or to an unknown or unspecified place
I'll go anywhere to escape: London, Paris, or wherever
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an intensive form of where, used in questions
wherever can they be?
Etymology
Origin of wherever
before 1000; Middle English; Old English hwǣr ǣfre. See where, ever
Example Sentences
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“The reception/discussion leaves us with no doubt that daraxonrasib will be a historic oncology launch. Wherever consensus launch estimates settle, they will likely still be too low,” said Evercore analyst Cory Kasimov and his colleagues.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
Wherever he goes these days, the No. 1 tennis player in the world goes about his business practically unchallenged.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Wherever you’re headed from Monte Carlo, it’s worth a quick stop to admire the twin Route 66 Rio Grande markers that stand on either side of the nearby bridge.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Wherever moms of girls get together — from school pickups to churches and Facebook groups — the debate rages.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Wherever he came a madness filled our foes, but fear fell on our boldest, so that horse and man gave way and fled.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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