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1wherever

adverb wher·ev·er \hwer-ˈe-vər, wer-, (ˌ)(h)wər-\

: in what place

: in, at, or to any place

Full Definition of WHEREVER

1
:  where in the world <wherever did you get that tie>
2
:  anywhere at all <explore northward or wherever — Bernard De Voto>
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First Known Use of WHEREVER

13th century

2wherever

conjunction

: at, in, or to any place that

: in any situation in which : at any time that

Full Definition of WHEREVER

1
:  at, in, or to any or all places that <thrives wherever he goes>
2
:  in any circumstance in which <wherever it is possible, we try to help>

First Known Use of WHEREVER

14th century
WHEREVER Defined for Kids

1wherever

adverb wher·ev·er \hwer-ˈev-ər, wer-\

Definition of WHEREVER for Kids

1
:  where in the world <Wherever have you been?>
2
:  any place at all <Just put it wherever.>

2wherever

conjunction

Definition of WHEREVER for Kids

1
:  at, in, or to whatever place <We can have lunch wherever you like.>
2
:  in any situation in which :  at any time that <I help wherever possible.>

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