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.
“Art has always been a way to confront hate wherever it appears. When injustice becomes part of everyday life, artists have a responsibility to make it visible,” Alcaraz said in a statement to The Times.
From Los Angeles Times
It is not a replacement for professional help, of course, or participating in actual community building wherever you live and to whatever extent suits you.
From Salon
“Throughout the day,” the New York Times reported, “people shouted his name, with the inevitable ‘viva,’ wherever United States citizens appeared on the streets or in cafes.”
From Los Angeles Times
“Now we’re extending Spotify’s discovery and engagement strengths across both audio and physical formats, so authors can build deeper connections with their audiences and books can follow readers wherever they go.”
From Los Angeles Times
So Mama fixed me a bed downstairs in front of the stove, trying to keep me warm, and Papa carried me wherever I needed to go.
From Literature
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