wherever

wher|ev|er [ wer`evər, hwer`evər ] function word **

Wherever can be used in the following ways:

as a conjunction (connecting two clauses):

She was followed by press photographers wherever she went.

as an adverb:

Go ahead and sit wherever. (introducing a question):

Wherever did you get that extraordinary hat?

1. ) everywhere or anywhere where someone does something or where a particular situation exists:

Wherever he went, he took his dog with him.

Garlic is a plant that grows wherever there is a warm climate.

a ) in any place that you choose:

You can sit wherever you like.

or wherever (=or any other place you choose): I'd be happy to meet you at the station, or wherever.

b ) wherever possible/necessary in any situation where something is possible or necessary:

We aim to reduce prices wherever possible.

2. ) used for emphasizing where in a question to show that you are surprised, interested, upset, or annoyed:

I've been looking all over the place for that letter. Wherever did you find it?

3. ) used for showing that you do not know where something is:

He said he was calling from Landsford Park, wherever that is.

4. ) SPOKEN used for saying that you do not care where something happens, because all the places are equally good:

Do you want to eat in the kitchen or in the dining room? Wherever. It really doesn't matter to me.