Definition of "where"

Kid-friendly meaning of where, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "where" mean?

where (adverb) — a word you use to ask about a place.

Part of speechAdverb Syllables1 (where)

Example sentences using "where"

Grade K–2
Where is my hat?
Grade 3–5
Where did you find the missing puzzle pieces from yesterday?
Grade 6–8
Where the trail crosses the stream, you have to step on the flat stones carefully, because the moss makes them surprisingly slick after a rain.

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