Where

(hwēr, 4), adv. [A-S. hwar, hwār, Goth., Icel., & Sw. hvar, Dan. hvor, O. Sax. huar, O. Fries. hwer, D. waar, L. Ger. wōr, O. H. Ger. hwār, wāre, wā, M. H. Ger. war, wā, N. H. Ger. wō.]

1Sense 1. At what place; in what situation, position, or circumstances; — used interrogatively. Adam, . . . where art thou? Gen. iii. 9.

2Sense 2. At which place; at the place in which; — used relatively. Where I thought the remnant of my age Should have been cherished by her child-like duty. Shak. She visited the place where first she was so happy. Sidney.

3Sense 3. To what or which place; whither; — used interrogatively and relatively; as, where are you going? [Recent.]

4Sense 4. Whereas. [Obs. and very rare.] From this idleness Diseases, both in body and in mind, Grow strong upon you; where a stirring nature, With wholesome exercise, guards both from danger. Fletcher.

5Sense 5. Whether. [Obs.]