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where

Pronunciation: [/wɛəɹ/]

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where: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use where in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “location”

(adverb) used to ask or talk about the place or location of something or someone. It helps you find out or describe where things are.

Example

Where did you put your keys?

Example

I have no idea where my phone is.

Example

Where is the nearest gas station?

Context: “relationship”

(conjunction) used to connect two clauses or sentences when the second clause explains or gives more information about the first one. It shows the relationship between different parts of a sentence.

Example

I will take the bus where it's faster.

Example

She didn't come to the party, where we were all disappointed.

Example

Do you know where she went after the movie?

Context: “location”

(pronoun) used as a question to ask about or describe the place or location of something. It replaces a noun, acting as a placeholder for a location.

Example

Where is the nearest ATM?

Example

I don't know where she keeps her jewelry.

Example

Where are my glasses?

How to pronounce where

Pronunciation: [/wɛəɹ/]

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