Wherever or Whereever

Which is the correct spelling? The correct spelling is Wherever (not Whereever).

Correct Spelling

Wherever

Incorrect Spelling

Whereever

How common is this error?

There are 122,000 search results on Bing for the misspelling 'Whereever'. 'Whereever' ranks in the top 0 of most common errors caught by TripleChecker, with at least 641 websites containing this mistake.¹

Part of speech and definition

The word "wherever" functions as a conjunction and an adverb. It is used to indicate any place or every place that is relevant to the context. In essence, "wherever" refers to a location without specifying a particular one.

Examples of wherever being used in a sentence:

Correct Wherever you go, make sure to take your camera to capture the memories.
Incorrect Whereever you go, make sure to take your camera to capture the memories.
Correct She felt a sense of peace wherever she found a quiet spot in nature.
Incorrect She felt a sense of peace whereever she found a quiet spot in nature.
Correct The dog followed him wherever he traveled, always eager for an adventure.
Incorrect The dog followed him whereever he traveled, always eager for an adventure.

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Other common questions

What is the correct spelling?

Wherever

What is its origin?

The word 'wherever' originates from the Middle English term 'wher-ever,' which combines 'where' and 'ever.' The components trace back to Old English: 'hwǣr' meaning 'where' and 'ǣfre' meaning 'ever' or 'always.' Over time, it evolved into its current form in the English language.

How do you pronounce wherever?

The word 'wherever' is pronounced as /wɛrˈɛvər/. It can be phonetically broken down as "wher-ev-er."

Any tips for using the word in a sentence?

The word 'wherever' can be used in a sentence like, "I will follow you wherever you go," indicating any location without restriction. It's important to spell it correctly, ensuring there are no unnecessary spaces or hyphens, and to use it appropriately in contexts that refer to indefinite places. Care should also be taken not to confuse it with similar words, such as 'where ever,' which is incorrect in this context.

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1: Data as of 09/08/2024.