wherever

Everyday

1. In any place or every place: sit wherever you like. tree →
2. No matter where: wherever you go, I will find you. tree →
3. In a question, it shows surprise: wherever did you find that? tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life, "wherever" gives a free choice of place ("put it wherever there is room") or says something is true in every place ("wherever she goes, her dog follows"). In science, we might say plants grow wherever there is light and water. In stories, it adds a feeling of searching or loyalty. Phrases: "wherever you like", "wherever possible" (whenever you can), "or wherever".

Examples

• Sit wherever you like. tree →
• Wherever I go, my little sister follows me. tree →
• Wildflowers grow wherever there is sun and rain. tree →
• Wherever did you find that old map? tree →
• Recycle wherever possible. tree →
• We can have the picnic wherever there is shade. tree →
• Wherever you are in the world, the sun rises in the east. tree →
• Put the books wherever there is space on the shelf. tree →
• "Don't you go wherever you please?" tree →

Note

One word: wherever (where + ever). In questions of surprise ("Where ever did you put it?") some people write two words, but "wherever" is accepted. Similar words: whenever (any time), whatever (any thing), whoever (any person), however (any way). Do not confuse with "where" alone, which asks about one place.

In Jewish tradition

In everyday life, "wherever" gives a free choice of place ("put it wherever there is room") or says something is true in every place ("wherever she goes, her dog follows"). In science, we might say plants grow wherever there is light and water. In stories, it adds a feeling of searching or loyalty. Phrases: "wherever you like", "wherever possible" (whenever you can), "or wherever".

Note

One word: wherever (where + ever). In questions of surprise ("Where ever did you put it?") some people write two words, but "wherever" is accepted. Similar words: whenever (any time), whatever (any thing), whoever (any person), however (any way). Do not confuse with "where" alone, which asks about one place.