where

adverb

1. in or at what place?: where is the car?
2. to or toward what place or point?: where did he go?
3. in what situation or position: where will we be if we lose?
4. in what respect?: where is she to blame?
5. from what place or source?: where did you get your information?

conjunction

1. in or at what place: he knows where they are
2. in or at which place: we came home, where we had dinner
3. in or at the place or situation in which: he is where he should be
4. in whatever place, situation, or respect in which: there is never peace where men are greedy
5. 1. to or toward the place to which: the bus will take you where you're going
   2. to a place in which: she never goes where she's not wanted
6. to or toward whatever place: go where you please
7. Informal whereas: a plant needs little attention, where a pet demands a lot
8. Informal that: used before a noun clause: still objected to by some: I see where the tax rates are going up

pronoun

1. the place or situation in, at, or to which: he lives two miles from where he works
2. what or which place: where do you come from?

noun