wherever

 
Pronunciation: /wɛːrˈɛvə/

relative adverb

  • in or to whatever place (emphasizing a lack of restriction): meet me wherever you like
  • in all places; regardless of where: it should be available wherever you go to shop

interrogative adverb

  • used for emphasis instead of ‘where’ in questions, typically expressing surprise or confusion: wherever can he have gone to?

conjunction

  • in every case when: use wholegrain breakfast cereals wherever possible

Phrases

or wherever

informal or any similar place: they need to keep in touch with their editors in New York or Washington or wherever