wherein

Speech parts

1. wherein - Adverb

2. wherein - Conjunction

Meaning

In which; in which place, thing, time, respect, or the like; -- used relatively.

In what; -- used interrogatively.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

whither above characteristic hence accordingly wherever above-mentioned whence thither when where anywhere thereby how therein
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Antonyms

consequently conversely thus hence rough accordingly
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Phrases with the word

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Examples

Good men are the stars, the planets of the ages wherein they live, and illustrate the times. Ben Jonson

Satire is a sort of glass, wherein beholders do generally discover everybody's face but their own. Jonathan Swift

I conceive there lies a clear rule in Titus that the elder women should instruct the younger and then I must have a time wherein I must do it. Anne Hutchinson

Be sure before you marry of a house wherein to tarry. Italian Proverb

A small cottage wherein laughter lives is worth more than a castle full of tears. Chinese Proverb

There is an hour wherein a man might be happy all his life, could he find it. English Proverb

Close letter words and terms

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