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adverb wher·ev·er \ hwer-ˈe-vər , wer- , (ˌ)(h)wər- \

Definition of wherever

1 :where in the world

wherever did you get that tie

2 :anywhere at all

explore northward or wherever
—Bernard De Voto

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Wherever Lord and Lady Mountbatten went that day, their open carriage, drawn by six bay horses, was beset by happy, cheering Indians who swept aside police lines.

— lily rothman, Time, "How India Celebrated Its First Independence Day 70 Years Ago," 15 Aug. 2017
Every customer buying a Trejo’s taco in Houston or Toronto or Dubai or wherever the company expands will unknowingly be purchasing a small taste of our culture along with their jackfruit tacos.

— joe donatelli, Los Angeles Magazine, "How Danny Trejo Became LA’s Most Delightful Food Story of 2017," 8 Aug. 2017
As soon as electricity is produced, the electrons flow through power lines to homes, businesses, schools, and hospitals—wherever it is demanded.

— molly a. seltzer, Smithsonian, "Why Salt Is This Power Plant’s Most Valuable Asset," 4 Aug. 2017
That door, wherever it might be located today and in the future, will never be locked.

— melanie dzwonchyk, Laurel Leader, "Living the legacy of a pioneering newspaper woman," 20 July 2017
Here are ten that are still likely going to be played wherever the music – and the drink – is flowing! 10.

— chuck dauphin, Billboard, "Alabama's 10 Best Songs: Critic's Picks," 13 July 2017
SMH keeps its distance from clockwork, clichéd action-film archetypes wherever possible, and Parker's age and inexperience organically vary the plot beats.

— sam machkovech, Ars Technica, "Spider-Man Homecoming review: Having a blast with Peter Parker’s day off," 7 July 2017
Wherever these highest rain totals fall, flooded roads and creeks are a distinct possibility.

— matt holiner, Cincinnati.com, "Tropical Storm Cindy to bring heavy rain here," 22 June 2017
Dominican Hospital’s pharmacy stocks the drug and sends it out to hospitals wherever poisoning patients might show up.

— sarah zhang, The Atlantic, "The Aftermath of a Deadly Mushroom Bloom in California," 13 June 2017

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First Known Use of wherever

13th century

wherever

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Definition of wherever

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

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First Known Use of wherever

14th century

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Definition of wherever for English Language Learners

: in what place
: in, at, or to any place

wherever

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Definition of wherever for English Language Learners

: at, in, or to any place that
: in any situation in which : at any time that

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adverb wher·ev·er \ hwer-ˈev-ər , wer- \

Definition of wherever for Students

1 :where in the world

Wherever have you been?

2 :any place at all

Just put it wherever.

wherever

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Definition of wherever for Students

1 :at, in, or to whatever place

We can have lunch wherever you like.

2 :in any situation in which :at any time that

I help wherever possible.

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