Words / A2

wairr-EV-uh/weərˈevə/

Wherever means in or to any place: sit wherever you like, wherever he goes, wherever it is cheaper. Where asks for one place; wherever is “any place”. Everywhere is a related idea. Do not write wherever for whenever (time).

Meaning

In or to any place.

Examples

• “Sit wherever you like in the café.”
• “Take a jumper wherever you travel in April.”
• “Wherever she sat, the dog followed.”

Good to know

sit wherever you like / wherever + clause. Contrast: where (one place). Mix-up: whenever (time).

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