Where

Pronunciation: /ˈwɛr/

Where (adv)

  1. Used to ask or say the place something happens or is located.
  2. Used to refer to a particular place already mentioned or understood.
  3. Used to say that something can happen in any place, without naming one.

Examples

  • Where is the meeting room?
  • I don’t know where she lives, but she’s near the station.

Where (conj)

  1. Introduces a clause that explains the place where an action or situation happens.

Examples

  • I know where you live.
  • Tell me where you want to meet after work.

Where (adverb)

Examples

  • Where is the library?
  • Where do you live?

Where (conjunction)

Examples

  • I will go where you asked.
  • We met where the station is.