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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"People should be able to access the same level of care wherever they are in Wales."
From BBC • May 29, 2026
“Broadcast licensees have a unique obligation to operate in the public interest. The FCC will follow the facts and law wherever they may lead.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
“No, it’s impossible, because they go wherever they want to go.”
From Slate • May 27, 2026
Farmers are slashing expenses wherever possible, with some planting fewer seeds or switching to crops that require less fertilizer.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
“What are you talking about? That’s crazy! Make your parents send you to Penobscot School with me. Or I’ll make my parents send me wherever you go. Never see each other again...that’s not possible!”
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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