wherever

CEFRA2

/(h)wɛɹˈɛvɚ/

adverb · conjunction

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adverb

    In or to any place.

  2. 02

    adverb

    Extra detail

    In, at or to any place that one likes or chooses.

Examples

  • We need to tackle inequality of opportunity wherever we find it.

  • You have the freedom to travel wherever you like.

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
2
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /wɛəˈɹɛvə/

Deep Dive

adverb

Extra meanings

  1. The place (no matter where) in, at or to which.

  2. Where ever; an emphatic form of where.

conjunction

Extra meaning

  1. Regardless of the place in, at or to which.

More examples

In context

  • Wherever you go, you'll be welcomed.

  • I don't care what you do with it; just put it wherever.

  • Where do you want to have lunch? — Wherever; I don't mind.

Synonyms

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Origin

adverb

From where + ever.