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
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Plus, I recognize how privileged we are to have financial help — and I always try to cut costs wherever I can.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
"We've got plenty of Scousers in the academy and plenty who I think will play for the club. But if not and a lad comes from Warrington or wherever, that's not a problem," Inglethorpe insists.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
But I’d like to gently intercept your hand on the way there and redirect it toward wherever you keep your vinegar.
From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026
Type Ia supernovae are known to be “standard candles” because we know that their luminosity is the same wherever they are.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026
He carried Tiamat's tear with him wherever he went.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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