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wherever

B1
adverb

Pronunciation

UK

  • /weərˈɛvə/

US

  • /hwɛˈrɛvər/
  • /wɛˈrɛvər/

Description

"Wherever" means in or to any place at all. It is used when something is true no matter where it happens. You might say, "I will follow you wherever you go," to show strong loyalty, or "Wherever we travel, we always try the local food." In both cases, the idea is not tied to one place. It applies in any location.

Examples

  1. 1

    Free choice

    You can sit wherever you like.

  2. 2

    Repeated places

    The dog follows me wherever I go.

  3. 3

    Travel habits

    Wherever we travel, my dad always wakes up early.

  4. 4

    Looking around

    Wherever I looked, I could see boxes waiting to be unpacked.

  5. 5

    Future location

    Wherever you end up after graduation, keep in touch.

  6. 6

    Casual alternative

    We can meet at the cafe, at my place, or wherever.

  7. 7

    Practical advice

    Wherever possible, try to back up your files before making changes.

    • Phrase

      wherever possible

      in every situation where it can be done

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • whereveradverb