where

A1
Pronunciation
/wɛə(ɹ)/
/wɛəɹ/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

The place in which something happens.

Example Sentences
  • A good article will cover the who, the what, the when, the where, the why and the how.
Adverb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Interrogative adverb, used in either a direct or indirect question: at what place; to what place; what place.

Example Sentences
  • He asked where I grew up.
2 Definition

In what situation.

Example Sentences
  • Where would we be without our parents?
3 Definition

(relative) At which, on which.

Example Sentences
  • That is the place where we first met.
Conjunction
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

While on the contrary; although; whereas.

Example Sentences
  • Where Susy has trouble coloring inside the lines, Johnny has already mastered shading.
2 Definition

At or in which place or situation.

Example Sentences
  • He is looking for a house where he can have a complete office.
3 Definition

To which place or situation.

Example Sentences
  • The snowbirds travel where it is warm.
4 Definition

Wherever.

Example Sentences
  • Their job is to go where they are called.
5 Definition

In a position, case, etc., in which.

Example Sentences
  • Where no provision under this Act is applicable, the case shall be decided in accordance with the customary practices.
Pronoun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

The place in which.

Example Sentences
  • He lives within five miles of where he was born.