Meaning of the word where in English

What does where mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

where

US /wer/
UK /wer/
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Adverb

1.

in or to what place or position

Example:
Where are you going?
Where did you put my keys?
2.

in or to which (used after a noun referring to a place)

Example:
This is the house where I grew up.
I remember the day where we first met.

Conjunction

1.

the place or situation in which

Example:
I'm not sure where he lives.
That's where the problem lies.

Noun

1.

the place where something is

Example:
Do you know the whereabouts of the missing artifact?
The police are trying to determine the whereabouts of the suspect.
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