Synonyms of where

where 1 of 2

adverb

ˈ(h)wer 

1

as in wherever

at, in, or to what place

where will you be tonight?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wherever
• whereabouts
• whither

2

as in how

in what manner or way

I cannot see where the explanation is mistaken

Synonyms & Similar Words

• how
• wherein
• thus
• consequently
• hence
• wherefore
• so
• thusly
• accordingly
• thereupon
• ergo

where

2 of 2

noun

ˈ(h)wer 

as in location

the area or space occupied by or intended for something

we've decided on the when, but we still haven't resolved the where for the party

Synonyms & Similar Words

• location
• place
• venue
• site
• spot
• locality
• position
• point
• locus
• locale
• there
• scene
• section
• region
• emplacement
• sector
• precinct
• here

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of where

Adverb

That’s the number of countries where Starbucks has its over 32,000 stores. — Julia Buckley, CNN, 3 Feb. 2023

Nonetheless, the Bengals will still need to build depth at certain positions and that’s where prospects from Saturday’s game have an opportunity to showcase their skills early ahead of the NFL Combine and/or their respective college pro days. — Mohammad Ahmad, cleveland, 3 Feb. 2023

Noun

The plot is a little messy and undisciplined, throwing into the second act a few wait-where-did-that-come-from incidents that may have been lifted from the book, but are baffling in the play. — Rod Stafford Hagwood, sun-sentinel.com, 24 Aug. 2019

Because one important lesson of life is the where and when of things. — Mitch Albom, Detroit Free Press, 16 June 2019

Phrases Containing where

• where it's at