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where · adverb

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where

A1 used to ask about the place or position of someone or something

Dictionary examples:

Where does he live?

Where are my car keys?

"I put them on your desk." "Where? I can't see them."

Where did you put my umbrella?

Learner example:

Where is the college? (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Akan)

where you stand (with sb)

C2 what someone thinks about you, how they expect you to behave, and how they are likely to behave

Dictionary example:

He didn’t even send me a birthday card, so I guess I know where I stand.

where sb stands (on sth)

C2 what your opinion is about something

Dictionary example:

The Senator has made it clear where she stands on these issues.

Learner example:

From where I stand, some action must be taken urgently because the problems are constantly exacerbating. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Greek)

where · conjunction

/wer/

where (POSITION)

A2 at, in or to a place or position

Dictionary examples:

I've been meaning to ask you where you get your hair cut.

I like to have him next to me where I can keep an eye on him.

Learner example:

I need to know where I can study French. (Skills for Life (Entry 2); A2; Slovak)

where (PROCESS/ACTIVITY)

B2 used when referring to a particular stage in a process or activity

Dictionary examples:

You reach a point in any project where you just want to get the thing finished.

I've reached the stage where I just don't care anymore.

Learner example:

We've come to a point where we have forgotten how to read or talk to each other. (First Certificate in English; B2; Greek)