wherever

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/hwɛərˈɛvər/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/hwɛrˈɛvɚ, wɛr-/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(hwâr evər, wâr-)

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wherever
used in place clauses
You use wherever in place clauses to say that something happens or is true in every place where something else happens or is true.
These plants grow wherever there is enough light.
Wherever I looked, I saw broken glass.
You can also use wherever to say that something is true and that it does not matter what place is involved.
Wherever it is, I can't find it.
used with ‘possible’
Wherever is sometimes used in front of adjectives such as possible and practicable. When it is used like this, it has a similar meaning to ‘when’ or ‘whenever’.
Experts agree that, wherever possible, children should enjoy learning.
used in questions
Wherever is sometimes used when asking a question, to express surprise.
Wherever did you get that idea?
Wherever have you been?
However, many people consider this form to be incorrect, and it is better to write where ever as two separate words.
Where ever did you get that hat?

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