wherever

adverb
UK: /weərˈevər/
US: /werˈevər/

  1. In or to any place that:

    1. Sit wherever you like in the class. [ ] [ ]
    2. You can install this app wherever you have internet access. [ ] [ ]

  2. Everywhere; in every place.

    1. Wherever I go, I always take my phone. [ ] [ ]
    2. He searches for his lost cat wherever he could. [ ] [ ]

  3. Used to express surprise or confusion.

    1. Wherever did you find that old book? [ ] [ ]
    2. Wherever could they be going at this late hour? [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

anywhere where everywhere
wherever conjunction

  1. In or to whatever place.

    1. We can go wherever you want to go on holiday. [ ] [ ]
    2. You're free to position the furniture wherever it looks best. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to say that it does not matter where something is.

    1. Wherever she goes, problems seem to follow her closely. [ ] [ ]
    2. Wherever you decide to invest, ensure it aligns with financial goals. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "wherever" in English means: In or to any place that:, Everywhere; in every place., Used to express surprise or confusion..

The phonetic transcription of "wherever" is /weərˈevər/ in British English and /werˈevər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "wherever": anywhere, where, everywhere.

Example usage of "wherever": "Sit wherever you like in the class.". More examples on the page.