wherever

1 of 2

conjunction

wher·​ev·​er (h)wer-ˈe-vər 

(ˌ)(h)wər-

1

: at, in, or to any or all places that

thrives wherever he goes

2

: in any circumstance in which

wherever it is possible, we try to help

wherever

2 of 2

adverb

1

: where in the world

wherever did you get that tie

2

: anywhere at all

explore northward or wherever

—Bernard De Voto

Examples of wherever in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adverb

This may lack the excitement of the O.J. trial, may his soul rest wherever, but the stakes should be considered high despite the current doldrums. —Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024

So Judy Garland and Kay Thompson went out to this tent in Connecticut, or wherever, and burst into tears watching her perform but didn’t have a hankie. —Juan A. Ramírez, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Conjunction

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adverb

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing wherever

• wherever that is
• wherever that may be

Kids Definition

wherever

1 of 2 adverb

wher·​ev·​er hwer-ˈev-ər 

hwar-,

wer-,

war-,

(ˌ)hwər-,

(ˌ)wər-

: where entry 1 sense 1

—used in questions expressing surprise or bewilderment

wherever did you get that hat

wherever

2 of 2 conjunction

1

: at, in, or to whatever place

succeeds wherever he goes

2

: in any situation in which

wherever it is possible, I try to help