Wherever means anywhere, no matter where, or everywhere that. You can place the lamp wherever you need more light. Wherever we travel, we visit the local market: no matter where we go. Wherever possible means 'whenever you can': use recycled packaging wherever possible.
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wherever + subject + verb / wherever possible
- You can place the lamp wherever you need more light.
- Wherever we travel, we try to visit the local market.
- The team uses recycled packaging wherever possible.
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First versionWherever we would travel, we try to visit the local market.
RevisionWherever we travel, we try to visit the local market.
Any place you might travel to sounds hypothetical, so would seems to fit: wherever we would travel. But wherever already carries the 'no matter where' idea, and the verb stays in its ordinary tense: wherever we travel.
Where is a specific place: Where do you need the lamp? Wherever is any place: Put it wherever you like. Whenever is the same idea for time: Call me whenever you're free.
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The location is unrestricted: Sit ___ you can see the screen clearly.
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wherever — You're choosing a place with a clear view of the screen, so wherever. Whenever would choose a time, not a place.
Describe a habit you keep up on every trip. Start with wherever.
Wherever I travel, I buy a fridge magnet for my mum.
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