English · Question Words
where
/wɛə/
[/wɛə/]
in what place
Beginneradverb
Definition
Used to ask about the place or position of something.
Example
Where did you put the keys after you came home last night?
Where did you put the keys after you came home last night?
Etymology
From Old English "hwaer," in what place.
How & Where It’s Used
A basic question word asking about location.