Definition Synonyms
Definition of where - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
1.
locationin or to what place or position
- Where are you going?
2.
relative placethe place in which
- He lives where the climate is mild.
3.
conditionRare in the situation thatRare
- Where you find smoke, there's usually fire.
Conjunction
1.
locationin the place or situation that something happens
- We visited the park where the festival was held.
2.
contrastwhile on the contrary or although
- She loves cats, where he prefers dogs.
Noun
1.
locationthe place in which something happens
- The where of the meeting is still undecided.
2.
geographylocation or place in question
- The exact where of the incident was unclear.
Expressions with where
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be aware of one's status or relationship
After our talk, I finally know where I stand with her.
ask about the current status of a situation
Where do we stand on the project deadline?
asks about someone's status or position in a situation
After the reorganization, I asked my manager where I stood in negotiations.
in the most important or effective place
She always supports me where it counts.
used to emphasize surprise about a location
Where on earth did you find that?
informal expression meaning the reasons behind someone's viewpoint or argument
I understand where you are coming from, but I disagree with your conclusion..
place that feels most like home through deep love
For her, the farm is where the heart is.
adapt and thrive in your current situation
She decided to bloom where you are planted and found happiness.
cause the most damage by targeting a sensitive area
They hit them where it hurts by cutting their funding.
have secret inside knowledge of damaging or shameful past actions
The assistant was fired because she knew where the bodies are buried.
point where theory is applied practically
In this experiment, we see where the rubber hits the road.
point where ideas are tested in real action
Budget season is where the rubber meets the road.
make the best of current circumstances
He chose to bloom where planted and found joy in his new job.
thrive in any situation or environment
If you’re transferred again, remember: bloom where you’re planted.
acknowledge someone's effort or contribution fairly
Let's give credit where credit is due for her hard work.
acknowledge someone's achievement or contribution
Let's give credit where credit's due for her hard work.
recognize someone's effort or contribution fairly
Let's give credit where it's due for her hard work.
based on one's current situation or understanding
From where I am sitting, the plan seems risky but potentially rewarding.
from one's position or point of view
From where he sits, the new policy benefits only management.
say something to deeply affect someone
She knew how to hit where it hurts in arguments.
understand another person’s sensitive issues or emotional weak points
As a skilled negotiator, she knows where it hurts in every discussion.
understand and respond to someone's current situation
Good counselors meet people where they are, not where they wish they were.
adapt actions to match another person’s current state or situation
Good teachers meet students where they are and build skills step by step.
feel very embarrassed or uncomfortable
She was so embarrassed she did not know where to put herself.
Origin of where
Old English, hwǣr (at what place)
Terms with where included in their meaning
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physical location
location where someone lives or an organization is situated
cardinal direction
direction where the sun rises
concealment
put something where it can't be seen
residence
place where one lives permanently
residence
building where people live
public building
place where books and media are stored
trading location
place where goods are bought and sold
collections place
place where important objects are kept and explained to people
places
place where people pay to eat meals or food
transportation
place where trains or buses stop
retail
place where items are sold to customers
shops
places where people buy things
directional
toward the direction where the sun sets
animal park
place where live animals are exhibited to the public
transport hub
place where buses pick up or drop off passengers
transportation
designated place where buses pick up or drop off passengers
food
small restaurant where coffee and light meals are served
arrive home
arrive at the place where you live
passenger
place where trains stop for passengers
sports
team sport where players hit a ball over a net
office site
building where banking services are offered
place
establishment where alcoholic drinks are served
event
social gathering where food is cooked on a grill
gardening
prepared area where plants are grown
Examples of where in a sentence
Where is the nearest station? Show me where you found it. This is where we first met. Where there's a will, there's a way. Where you go, I will follow. The house where I grew up is now a museum.
This is the spot where we first met. He enjoys hiking, where she prefers reading. The city is bustling, where the countryside is calm. The where of the event was kept secret. Finding the where of the accident was crucial. The where of the meeting was kept secret. Can you identify the where of this map?
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- French:où, tandis que, ...
- German:wohin, während, ...
- Italian:dove, mentre, ...
- Spanish:dónde, mientras que, ...
- Portuguese:onde, enquanto, ...
- Chinese:哪里, ...所在的地方, ...
- Japanese:どこ, ところ, ...
- Arabic:أَيْنَ, بَيْنَما, ...
- Hebrew:אֵיפֹה, שֶׁבּוֹ, ...
- Russian:где, тогда как, ...
- Ukrainian:куди, тоді як, ...
- Hindi:कहाँ, जबकि, ...
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