wherever
gb/wɛɹˈɛvɚ/ us/wɛɹˈɛvɚ/
B1
Inglês
~ 8300
Aceções
0 aceções
conjunction
B1
relation
1
in any or every place that
Used before a sentence part to say that something is true or can happen in any place, and the place is not important.
Padrão de uso:
wherever [clause]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'wherever' with 'everywhere' or 'anywhere'. Use 'wherever' to link two ideas in one sentence, as in 'Wherever you go, I will go.' Do not say *'Everywhere you go, I will go' if you want to stress that the place does not matter. Also, do not add a preposition before 'wherever' in this use: say 'wherever you are', not *'at wherever you are'.
Sinónimos
no matter where (Very close in meaning and often interchangeable, but slightly more formal and clearly two words instead of a single conjunction.)
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anywhere (Expresses 'in any place', but usually acts as an adverb and cannot directly introduce a full clause as 'wherever' does.)
Antónimos
in one specific place (Focuses on a single, fixed location, which contrasts with 'wherever', where the exact place is open or unimportant.)
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nowhere (Means 'in no place at all', the logical opposite of something happening in any or every place.)
Colocações
wherever you are
|wherever you go
|wherever possible
|wherever they live
|wherever it happens
|wherever we meet
Temas
daily life
|communication
|grammar
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- You can sit wherever you like.
- Wherever you go, you'll hear people speaking English.
- She follows her partner wherever he is sent for work.
- Keep your passport with you wherever you travel.
- We'll meet you wherever is easiest for you.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- You can put your bag wherever you want.
- I will help you wherever you live.
- He makes new friends wherever he goes.
- Take this phone with you wherever you travel.
adverb
B2
relation
2
where on earth (place unknown)
Used in questions to show strong surprise or worry because you do not know where someone or something is.
Padrão de uso:
Wherever [auxiliary] [subject] [verb] [object]?
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes think this is a normal question word like 'where' and say 'Wherever are you?' in neutral questions. In modern English, 'wherever' in this use adds strong emotion (surprise, worry, or annoyance). For a simple, neutral question, use 'where': 'Where are you?' not 'Wherever are you?'.
Sinónimos
where on earth (Very close in meaning and tone, but slightly more informal and dramatic; 'wherever' can sound a bit more neutral or old-fashioned in some contexts.)
Antónimos
right here (States a clear, known location, which is the opposite of the uncertainty and surprise expressed by 'wherever' in this use.)
Colocações
wherever did you
|wherever have you
|wherever are you
|wherever has he gone
|wherever have they put
Temas
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- Wherever did you put my keys?
- Wherever have you been all evening?
- Wherever are we going in this heavy rain?
- Wherever did she find that old photograph?
- Wherever has he disappeared to this time?
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Wherever did you leave your phone?
- Wherever have you been? I was worried.
- Wherever is my wallet? I need it now.
- Wherever did they go? I cannot see them.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
wherever
IPA
GB/wɛɹˈɛvɚ/
US/wɛɹˈɛvɚ/
Sílabas e acento
wherever (1 sílaba)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: wherever
- Plural: wherevers
Família de palavras
Expressões
wherever possible
1/wɛɹˈɛvɚ pˈɑsəbəl/
fixed phrase
in all cases it is possible
In every situation where it can be done or is allowed.
Exemplos
- We try to use local suppliers wherever possible.
- Wear a helmet wherever possible when riding a bike.
- The company encourages staff to work from home wherever possible.
wherever that is
1/wɛɹˈɛvɚ ðˈæt ˈɪz/
fixed phrase
in that unknown place
Used to talk about a place when you do not know it or when it is not important.
Exemplos
- He moved to some small town in the north, wherever that is.
- She says she's going to live on an island, wherever that is.
- The package is stuck in a regional warehouse, wherever that is.
wherever you are
1/wɛɹˈɛvɚ jˈu ˈɑɹ/
fixed phrase
no matter where you are
In any place you are; your location does not matter.
Exemplos
- Call me whenever you need help, wherever you are.
- This app lets you listen to music wherever you are.
- I hope you are safe and happy, wherever you are.
wherever you go
1/wɛɹˈɛvɚ jˈu ɡˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
in any place you visit
In any place you visit or travel to; it does not matter where you go.
Exemplos
- Remember that I love you wherever you go.
- He makes new friends wherever he goes.
- Take this card with you wherever you go in the city.