wherever

conjunction

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wher·ev·er | \ (h)wer-ˈe-vər

, (ˌ)(h)wər- \

Definition of wherever

(Entry 1 of 2)

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

adverb

Definition of wherever (Entry 2 of 2)

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 Pick up a copy of Entertainment Weekly’s Ultimate Guide to The Office, available now wherever magazines are sold or buy it online. — Omar Sanchez, EW.com, "Exclusive: The Office oral history podcast is coming with a very special host," 6 July 2020 Even the staunchest conservative political leaders now recommend that people wear masks in most public places and wherever maintaining a discrete six feet of social distance isn’t possible. — Megan Molteni, Wired, "How Masks Went From Don’t-Wear to Must-Have," 2 July 2020 When asked about the flier, Inslee repeated his calls to wear masks and socially distance wherever required by law. — Tim Gruver, Washington Examiner, "Inslee urges residents to wear masks amid Washington COVID-19 surge," 1 July 2020 The virus will go wherever there are susceptible people and until the U.S. stops community spread across the entire country, the first wave isn’t over. — Melissa Hawkins, The Conversation, "The US isn’t in a second wave of coronavirus – the first wave never ended," 30 June 2020 Jackson offered to go wherever the white officers are to have a conversation with them. — Vincent T. Davis, ExpressNews.com, "East Side town hall takes on criminal justice reform and preventing police brutality," 27 June 2020 Consider putting it on a poster or banner to hang up wherever most of the activities will take place or use printable iron-on fabric transfer sheets to make t-shirts or reusable bags. — Ruth A. Musgrave, National Geographic, "Week one: Camp logo design," 24 June 2020 The wide, rounded toe on the standard version previously meant the only thing Blundstones couldn't handle was a formal event, but the Chelsea Boot solves all of that, with a shape that transitions seamlessly, wherever you're headed. — Louis Cheslaw, Condé Nast Traveler, "12 Men's Slip-On Shoes for Lazy Summer Days," 24 June 2020 Public health experts and state leadership are pleading with Californians to wear masks and maintain social distancing wherever possible. — Mark Olalde, USA TODAY, "In CA: A surge in COVID-19 cases is breaking records, and wildfires heat up," 24 June 2020

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“Wherever.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wherever. Accessed 13 Jul. 2020.

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wherever

conjunction

English Language Learners Definition of wherever

(Entry 1 of 2)

: at, in, or to any place that

: in any situation in which : at any time that

wherever

adverb

English Language Learners Definition of wherever (Entry 2 of 2)

: in what place

: in, at, or to any place

See the full definition for wherever in the English Language Learners Dictionary

wherever

adverb

wher·ev·er | \ hwer-ˈev-ər

, wer- \

Kids Definition of wherever

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : where in the world Wherever have you been?

2 : any place at all Just put it wherever.

wherever

conjunction

Kids Definition of wherever (Entry 2 of 2)

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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