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Where

(h)wɛr
Εξαιρετικά Κοινό
200 - 300
200 - 300
Ο δείκτης συχνότητας και σημασίας λέξεων δείχνει πόσο συχνά εμφανίζεται μια λέξη σε μια δεδομένη γλώσσα. Όσο μικρότερος είναι ο αριθμός, τόσο πιο συχνά χρησιμοποιείται η λέξη. Οι λέξεις που χρησιμοποιούνται πιο συχνά κυμαίνονται συνήθως από περίπου 1 έως 4000. Αυτός ο δείκτης σημασίας σας βοηθά να επικεντρωθείτε στις πιο χρήσιμες λέξεις κατά τη διάρκεια της διαδικασίας εκμάθησης γλώσσας.

Where -

Indicating a place or location

Παράδειγμα: Where is the nearest grocery store?
Χρήση: formal/informalΣυμφραζόμενα: asking for directions or location
Σημείωση: One of the most common uses of 'where'

In or to what place or situation

Παράδειγμα: I don't know where he went.
Χρήση: formal/informalΣυμφραζόμενα: inquiring about someone's whereabouts
Σημείωση: Used to ask about a person's location or destination

Used to introduce a clause in which the antecedent is a place or situation

Παράδειγμα: She visited the place where her grandparents were born.
Χρήση: formalΣυμφραζόμενα: describing a specific location or situation
Σημείωση: Typically used in more formal writing or speech

Συνώνυμα του Where

whereabouts

Refers to the location or position of someone or something.
Παράδειγμα: Do you know his whereabouts?
Σημείωση: Slightly more formal and specific than 'where'.

whither

Asking about the direction or destination of someone or something.
Παράδειγμα: Whither are you going?
Σημείωση: More poetic or old-fashioned compared to 'where'.

whence

Asking about the place or source from which someone or something originates.
Παράδειγμα: Whence did you come?
Σημείωση: Emphasizes the starting point or origin, different from 'where' which focuses on current location.

whereto

Inquiring about the destination or purpose of an action or movement.
Παράδειγμα: Whereto shall we go next?
Σημείωση: Indicates the intended direction or goal, similar to 'whither' but more about purpose.

Εκφράσεις και συνήθεις φράσεις του Where

Where are you from?

This phrase is used to ask about a person's place of origin or hometown.
Παράδειγμα: Where are you from? I'm from Brazil.
Σημείωση: The word 'where' is used to inquire about a specific location or origin.

Where are we going?

This phrase is used to ask about the destination or location of a future activity or event.
Παράδειγμα: Where are we going on vacation? Have you decided yet?
Σημείωση: The word 'where' is used to inquire about a future destination.

Where is the nearest restroom?

This phrase is used to ask about the location of a specific place or object.
Παράδειγμα: Excuse me, where is the nearest restroom? I need to use it urgently.
Σημείωση: The word 'where' is used to inquire about a specific location or object.

Where did you go?

This phrase is used to ask about a person's past location or destination.
Παράδειγμα: I haven't seen you in a while. Where did you go last weekend?
Σημείωση: The word 'where' is used to inquire about a past location or destination.

Where on earth

This phrase is used for emphasis when expressing surprise or disbelief about a location or source.
Παράδειγμα: Where on earth did you find that rare book? It's amazing!
Σημείωση: The addition of 'on earth' adds emphasis to the question.

Where there's a will, there's a way

This phrase means that if someone is determined to do something, they will find a way to accomplish it.
Παράδειγμα: I know this project is challenging, but remember, where there's a will, there's a way.
Σημείωση: The phrase uses 'where' metaphorically to imply a connection between determination and finding a solution.

Where do you stand?

This phrase is used to ask about a person's position or opinion on a particular issue.
Παράδειγμα: In this debate, where do you stand? Are you in favor of the proposal or against it?
Σημείωση: The word 'where' is used to inquire about someone's stance or viewpoint on a topic.

Καθημερινές (αργκό) εκφράσεις του Where

Where it's at

This phrase is used to indicate that something is exciting, popular, or enjoyable. It implies that a particular place or event is the center of action or the best location to be in at the moment.
Παράδειγμα: The party tonight is where it's at.
Σημείωση: The slang term 'where it's at' emphasizes the happening or desirable nature of a specific location or event, whereas the word 'where' simply indicates a place or location.

Where the rubber meets the road

This expression is used to refer to the point at which a theory or idea is put to a practical test or where actual performance matters. It signifies the critical or crucial moment in a situation.
Παράδειγμα: Let's see how well you can perform when we get to where the rubber meets the road.
Σημείωση: The slang term 'where the rubber meets the road' metaphorically alludes to the practical application or real-world effectiveness of something, unlike the literal meaning of the word 'where'.

Where's the beef?

This phrase originates from a Wendy's advertisement in the 1980s and is used to question the substantive value or content of something. It is often used to challenge empty promises or superficial statements and demand evidence of substance.
Παράδειγμα: You promised a lot, but where's the beef?
Σημείωση: This slang term conveys skepticism about the actual substance or value of a claim or proposition, whereas the word 'where' typically focuses on physical location.

Where the wind blows

This expression means to act based on impulse or to be flexible and open to various possibilities. It suggests going with the flow and adapting to circumstances rather than having a fixed direction or plan.
Παράδειγμα: I don't have a set plan; I just go where the wind blows.
Σημείωση: The slang term 'where the wind blows' emphasizes spontaneity and adaptability in decision-making, contrasting with the fixed direction or location indicated by the word 'where'.

Where it cracks

This slang term refers to a point of vulnerability or weakness in a system, relationship, or situation. It is often used to describe someone who identifies and takes advantage of others' vulnerabilities or shortcomings.
Παράδειγμα: She knows where it cracks in our group and always exploits it.
Σημείωση: The expression 'where it cracks' highlights vulnerability or weakness, contrasted with the neutral indication of location provided by the word 'where'.

Where - Παραδείγματα

Where are you going?
I don't know where he is.
Where is the nearest gas station?

Γραμματική του Where

Where - Υποτακτικός σύνδεσμος (Subordinating conjunction) / Ερωτηματικό επίρρημα (Wh-adverb)
Λήμμα: where
Κλίσεις
Επίρρημα (Adverb): where
Ουσιαστικό, πληθυντικός (Noun, plural): wheres
Ουσιαστικό, ενικός ή μαζικός (Noun, singular or mass): where
Συλλαβές, Διαχωρισμός και Τονισμός
where περιέχει 1 συλλαβές: where
Φωνητική μεταγραφή: ˈ(h)wer
where , ˈ(h)wer (Η κόκκινη συλλαβή είναι τονισμένη)

Where - Σημασία και συχνότητα χρήσης

Ο δείκτης συχνότητας και σημασίας λέξεων δείχνει πόσο συχνά εμφανίζεται μια λέξη σε μια δεδομένη γλώσσα. Όσο μικρότερος είναι ο αριθμός, τόσο πιο συχνά χρησιμοποιείται η λέξη. Οι λέξεις που χρησιμοποιούνται πιο συχνά κυμαίνονται συνήθως από περίπου 1 έως 4000.
where: 200 - 300 (Εξαιρετικά Κοινό).
Αυτός ο δείκτης σημασίας σας βοηθά να επικεντρωθείτε στις πιο χρήσιμες λέξεις κατά τη διάρκεια της διαδικασίας εκμάθησης γλώσσας.
Vocafy, αποδοτική εκμάθηση γλώσσας
Vocafy, αποδοτική εκμάθηση γλώσσας
Το Vocafy σε βοηθά να ανακαλύψεις, να οργανώσεις και να μάθεις νέες λέξεις και φράσεις με ευκολία. Δημιούργησε εξατομικευμένες συλλογές λεξιλογίου και εξασκήσου οποτεδήποτε, οπουδήποτε.