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WHERE

(noun, adverb, pronoun, conj.)

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There are 10 meanings of the word Where.

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Where - as a noun

The place in which something happens.

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

Where - as an adverb

Interrogative adverb, used in either a direct or indirect question: at what place; to what place; what place.

Example: "He asked where i grew up."

In what situation.

Example: "Where would we be without our parents?"

(relative) at which, on which.

Example: "That is the place where we first met."

Where - as a pronoun

The place in which.

Example: "He lives within five miles of where he was born."

Where - as a conjunction

While on the contrary; although; whereas.

Example: "Where susy has trouble coloring inside the lines, johnny has already mastered shading."

At or in which place or situation.

Example: "He is looking for a house where he can have a complete office."

To which place or situation.

Example: "The snowbirds travel where it is warm."

Wherever.

Example: "Their job is to go where they are called."

In a position, case, etc., in which.

Example: "Where no provision under this act is applicable, the case shall be decided in accordance with the customary practices."

Example Sentences

"I don't know where she lives."
"They are discussing where to eat dinner."
"Can you tell me where the nearest gas station is?"
"The hotel is situated where the river meets the sea."
"He asked me where I had been all day."
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Word Game Points

Is WHERE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, where is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WHERE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is WHERE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, where is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WHERE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is WHERE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, where is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WHERE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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