- pronunciation:
- weIr
[or]
hweIr
- parts of speech:
- adverb, conjunction, pronoun, noun
- features:
- Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition 1: |
at, in, or to what location.
Where are you headed? |
| definition 2: |
in what position.
Where does the candidate stand on the issues? |
| definition 3: |
toward what end; in what way.
Where are your thoughts aimed? |
| definition 4: |
from what source, location, or origin.
Where did you get that crazy idea? |
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| part of speech: |
conjunction |
| definition 1: |
at, in, or to what point or place.
Do you know where he went? |
| definition 2: |
in or at the point or place.
He sees the ball where it landed. |
| definition 3: |
to whatever place or situation; wherever.
She will follow where he leads. |
| definition 4: |
in the event.
Where you are not sure, it is better to say nothing. |
| definition 5: |
at which place.
She walked to the far corner, where she paused and waited. |
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| part of speech: |
pronoun |
| definition: |
what source or place of origin.
Where does the new student come from? |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the place or situation in which something happens.
We know that this occurs, but we're not sure about the wheres and whens. |
The words
where,
ware, and
wear sound alike but have different meanings.