Meaning

3 senses

  1. Where, or in which location.

  2. During which.

  3. How, or in what way.

Examples

8 sentences

  1. Wherein lies the question.

    Питання ось у чому.

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  2. I saw a sci-fi movie wherein children learn their lessons by intravenous therapy.

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  3. Wherein our story hits a snag.

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  4. And Jacob dwelt in the land of Canaan, wherein his father sojourned.

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  5. Delilah said to Samson, Tell me, I pray thee, wherein thy great strength.

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Origin

From Middle English wherin; equivalent to where- + in.

From Middle English wherin; equivalent to where- + in.

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See also

neighbours in the dictionary
wherebywhereforewhereuponwhereverB1whet
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