wherever
|where-ev-er|
B1
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/wɛrˈɛvər/
🇬🇧
/wɛəˈrɛvə/
any place
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wherever' originates from Middle English, combining 'where' with 'ever', where 'where' meant 'at what place' and 'ever' meant 'at all times'.
Historical Evolution
'wherever' changed from the Middle English word 'wher-ever' and eventually became the modern English word 'wherever'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'at any place', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in every case that; no matter where.
Wherever he goes, he makes friends.
Synonyms
Conjunction 1
in or to any place or situation.
You can sit wherever you like.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39