where
gb/wˈɛɹ/ us/wˈɛɹ/
A1
الإنجليزية
~ 300
المعاني
0 معنى
adverb
A1
relation
1
at or in what place
Used to ask about the place of something or someone.
نمط الاستخدام:
Where [is/are] [something/someone]?
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'where' with 'when', mixing up place and time in questions.
المرادفات
in what place (A direct paraphrase used in more formal contexts.)
الأضداد
everywhere (Opposite in that it refers to all places rather than an unknown specific place.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
where possible
|where appropriate
|where necessary
الموضوعات
daily life
|travel
|core_vocabulary
|communication
|space
أمثلة
- Where is the nearest train station?
- Do you know where she lives?
- Where should we meet for lunch?
- Tell me where you put my keys.
- Where can I find a good coffee shop?
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- Where is my book?
- Where are you now?
- Where is the bus stop?
- Where is the bathroom?
- Where is your friend?
conjunction
A2
relation
2
in the place that
Used to talk about the place something happens.
نمط الاستخدام:
[situation] where [clause]
خطأ شائع:
Learners may omit 'where' and use 'that' incorrectly when referring to places.
المرادفات
in which place (A more formal equivalent often used in written English.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
place where
|situation where
|case where
الموضوعات
daily life
|core_vocabulary
|communication
|space
أمثلة
- This is the house where I grew up.
- We visited the park where they filmed the movie.
- She found a café where they serve fresh pastries.
- I know a shop where you can buy rare books.
- He went to the town where his parents were born.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- This is the room where I sleep.
- That is the shop where I work.
- I know a place where we can eat.
- We went to a park where children play.
- This is the school where I study.
adverb
B1
relation
3
to what situation or point
Used to talk about a point or situation, not a place.
نمط الاستخدام:
reach/come to the point where [clause]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes think 'where' here means a physical location, but it refers to an abstract stage or condition.
المرادفات
at which point (More formal phrase with similar meaning in describing stages.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
the point where
|stage where
|level where
الموضوعات
abstract concepts
|core_vocabulary
|communication
أمثلة
- We’ve reached the point where we need to decide.
- There comes a time where you must speak up.
- The project is at a stage where we can present it.
- He was pushed to a limit where he could not continue.
- They are in a situation where help is urgently needed.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- I am at a time where I need help.
- We are at a point where we must stop.
- This is a situation where I feel happy.
- We reached a stage where we could rest.
- She came to a point where she was tired.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
where
IPA
GB/wˈɛɹ/
US/wˈɛɹ/
المقاطع والنبر
where (١ مقطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (where)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
- Base: where
- Plural: wheres
عائلة الكلمة
التعبيرات
from where I stand
1/fɹˈʌm wˈɛɹ ˈaɪ stˈænd/
idiom
from my perspective or opinion
Used to say what you think or feel about something based on your own experience or view.
أمثلة
- From where I stand, this plan makes no sense.
- It looks like a good idea from where I stand.
where are you from
1/wˈɛɹ ˈɑɹ jˈu fɹˈʌm/
fixed phrase
asking about someone's origin
Used to ask what country, city, or place someone comes from.
أمثلة
- Hi, nice to meet you. Where are you from?
- People often ask me where I am from when I travel.
where it's at
1/wˈɛɹ ˈɪts ˈæt/
idiom
informal
most exciting or important thing/place now
Used to talk about something that is very popular, fashionable, or important right now.
أمثلة
- That new café is really where it's at these days.
- Streaming services are where it's at for movie lovers.
where were we
1/wˈɛɹ wɚ wˈi/
fixed phrase
asking to resume after pause
Used when you want to continue talking about something after stopping for some reason.
أمثلة
- Sorry for interrupting—where were we?
- Now that you're back, where were we before the call?