Main Entry: ¹where

Pronunciation: \ˈhwer, ˈwer, (ˌ)(h)wər\

Function: adverb

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hwǣr; akin to Old High German hwār where, Old English hwā who — more at who

Date: before 12th century

1 a : at, in, or to what place <where is the house> <where are we going> b : at, in, or to what situation, position, direction, circumstances, or respect <where does this plan lead> <where am I wrong>
2 archaic : here, there <lo, where it comes again — Shakespeare>