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Where

noun
/wɛə(ɹ)/
Word Frequency: 397.3

Definitions

1.nounThe place in which something happens.
"A good article will cover the who, the what, the when, the where, the why and the how."
2.adverbInterrogative adverb, used in either a direct or indirect question: at what place; to what place; what place.
"He asked where I grew up."
3.adverbIn what situation.
"Where would we be without our parents?"
4.adverb(relative) At which, on which.
"That is the place where we first met."
5.pronounThe place in which.
"He lives within five miles of where he was born."
6.conjunctionWhile on the contrary; although; whereas.
"Where Susy has trouble coloring inside the lines, Johnny has already mastered shading."
7.conjunctionAt or in which place or situation.
"He is looking for a house where he can have a complete office."
8.conjunctionTo which place or situation.
"The snowbirds travel where it is warm."
9.conjunctionWherever.
"Their job is to go where they are called."
10.conjunctionIn a position, case, etc., in which.
"Where no provision under this Act is applicable, the case shall be decided in accordance with the customary practices."

Synonyms

hencewhitherwhencewherebywhereverwhereineverywhereanywheresomeplacesomewherewheneverafter

Rhymes With

despairglaredebonairbaredeclareaffairflarefair
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