where

Definition

  • pron. & conj. Whether.
  • adv. At or in what place; hence, in what situation, position,
  • or circumstances; -- used interrogatively.
  • adv. At or in which place; at the place in which; hence, in the
  • case or instance in which; -- used relatively.
  • adv. To what or which place; hence, to what goal, result, or
  • issue; whither; -- used interrogatively and relatively; as, where are
  • you going?
  • conj. Whereas.
  • n. Place; situation.

Example sentences

  1. adv.

    I don't know where I left my keys.

  2. pron.

    Where are you going for vacation this year?

  3. n.

    This is the place where we met for the first time.