Definition of WHEREVER

wherever

Adverb

  • In or to whatever place; in any place at all.
  • where in the world

Adv

  • Where ever; an emphatic form of where.
  • In, at or to any place that one likes or chooses.
  • The place (no matter where) in, at or to which.

Conj

  • Regardless of the place in, at or to which.
  • In, at or to any place (that); anywhere.
  • In, at or to all places or situations (that); everywhere.
  • Used to show that one does not know where someone or something is located.

Examples

  • Add quotations wherever they are needed.
  • Go home to wherever you belong.
  • He's back from wherever he's been hiding.
  • I don't care what you do with it; just put it wherever.
  • I see mistakes wherever I look.
  • I'd you follow me wherever you went.
  • Our charity has limited funds, but we help wherever we can.
  • She lives in Puddletown, wherever that is.
  • The wildcard tile could become any letter, wherever he chose to place it.
  • Where do you want to have lunch? — Wherever; I don't mind.
  • Wherever have you been all my life?
  • Wherever you go, I’ll find you.
  • You can sit wherever you like.

Origin / Etymology

From where + ever.

Scrabble Score: 17

wherever: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
wherever: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
wherever: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

wherever: valid Words With Friends Word