wherever

No matter which place someone is in or goes to.

• Wherever you go, stay safe.
• She makes friends wherever she travels.
• Wherever he worked, people respected him.

How to use it: wherever + clause, main clause (Wherever you live, you can join our online classes.)

Similar words: no matter where

Common phrases: wherever you go, wherever someone lives, wherever you are

In or to any place that someone chooses or that is suitable.

• Sit wherever you like.
• We stopped wherever we could find food.
• You can put the shelf wherever it fits.

How to use it: verb + wherever + clause (Put the chairs wherever there is space.)

Similar words: anywhere that

Common phrases: wherever you like, wherever you want, wherever possible, wherever space allows

In or to any place, regardless of which one it is.

• I'll follow wherever you go.
• Flowers grew wherever sunlight reached the ground.
• Wherever she lives, she keeps a small garden.

How to use it: wherever + clause (You will find shops wherever people gather.)

Similar words: anywhere

Common phrases: wherever you go, wherever you are, wherever someone lives

In or to the place someone wants or chooses.

• Go wherever you want.
• He placed the flowers wherever she chose.
• We can stay wherever you prefer.

How to use it: wherever + clause (She lives wherever her work takes her.)

Similar words: anywhere

Common phrases: wherever you want, wherever someone chooses, wherever you like

Used in a question to show surprise about where someone or something is, goes, or comes from.

• Wherever is the dog?
• Wherever did she find that coat?
• Wherever have you been all morning?

How to use it: wherever + question structure (Wherever have you hidden my shoes?)

Similar words: where on earth

Common phrases: wherever are you, wherever have you, wherever did someone

In or to any place you choose; the exact place does not matter.

• Just put your bag wherever.
• We can meet wherever; I don't mind.
• They parked wherever and walked to the beach.

Similar words: anywhere

Common phrases: put it wherever, sit wherever, go wherever

Used instead of 'where' in a question to express strong surprise or confusion.

• Wherever are my glasses?
• Wherever did you get that idea?
• Wherever has she gone at this hour?

How to use it: wherever + question structure (Wherever did you find that enormous hat?)

Similar words: where on earth

Common phrases: wherever are you, wherever have you, wherever did someone