Pronunciation

/wɛə(r)/

Definitions

• Adverb: Referring to a place or position, often used to indicate a point of origin or destination. For example: “The book is on the table where you left it.”
• Preposition: Expressing the relationship between a noun or pronoun and a location or direction. For example: “She sat down where the light was brightest.”
• Clause: In a sentence, it can introduce a dependent clause that provides additional information about a noun or phrase. For example: “I remember the day when we first met.”

Phrases

• “In/at/where you live” specifies a location.
• “Where is the restroom?” is a common question asking for directions.
• “Wherever you go, there you are” implies that someone’s presence or essence follows them.

Example Sentences

• Adverb: “I’ll meet you at the park where we usually play.”
• Preposition: “The old man sat quietly where he had spent his childhood.”
• Clause: “She reminisced about the places where their love story began.”

Synonyms

• There
• Position
• Spot
• Location
• Site
• Point

Note: The verb form of “where” is not a standard part of speech, but it can be used informally to express the action of finding or going to a place, similar to “go where” or “find where.” However, this usage is less common and may not be considered grammatically correct in formal contexts.