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where

The correct spelling is where.

How to pronounce where

/wɛə(ɹ)/
noun

IPA: /wɛə(ɹ)/

Say it like: Wer-e

The correct spelling is where. The place in which something happens. For example: "A good article will cover the who, the what, the when, the where, the why and the how."

Usage Examples

A good article will cover the who, the what, the when, the where, the why and the how.

He asked where I grew up.

Where would we be without our parents?

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The place in which something happens.

adverb

  1. 1.Interrogative adverb, used in either a direct or indirect question: at what place; to what place; what place.
  2. 2.In what situation.
  3. 3.(relative) At which, on which.

pronoun

  1. 1.The place in which.

conjunction

  1. 1.While on the contrary; although; whereas.
  2. 2.At or in which place or situation.
  3. 3.To which place or situation.
  4. 4.Wherever.
  5. 5.In a position, case, etc., in which.

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