Where: meaning, definitions and examples

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where

[ wɛːr ]

Adverb / Pronoun

Oxford 3000

^{Context #1 | Adverb}

in a place or situation

Used to ask or state the location of someone or something.

Synonyms

anywhere, everywhere, somewhere.

Examples of usage

Where are you going?
Where is the nearest gas station?
Where did you put the keys?

^{Context #2 | Pronoun}

asking about a location or situation

In or to what place or situation.

Synonyms

what place, which location, which place.

Examples of usage

Where did you come from?
I wonder where he went.
Can you tell me where the bathroom is?

Translations

Translations of the word "where" in other languages:

🇵🇹 onde

🇮🇳 कहाँ

🇩🇪 wo

🇮🇩 di mana

🇺🇦 де

🇵🇱 gdzie

🇯🇵 どこ

🇫🇷 où

🇪🇸 dónde

🇹🇷 nerede

🇰🇷 어디

🇸🇦 أين

🇨🇿 kde

🇸🇰 kde

🇨🇳 哪里

🇸🇮 kje

🇮🇸 hvar

🇰🇿 қайда

🇬🇪 სად

🇦🇿 harada

🇲🇽 dónde

Etymology

The word 'where' originated from Middle English, where it was derived from Old English 'hwǣr'. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages. The word has been used in English for centuries to indicate location or direction.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #63, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.

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