Transcription
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- [hwair-in, wair-]
- /ʰwɛərˈɪn, wɛər-/
- /weəˈrɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hwair-in, wair-]
- /ʰwɛərˈɪn, wɛər-/
Definitions of wherein word
- adverb wherein in what way or respect? 1
- noun wherein In which. 1
- adverb wherein in what way 1
- noun wherein the way in which 1
- noun wherein where, in what place 1
- pronoun wherein Wherein means in which place or thing. 0
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Origin of wherein
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
First recorded in 1200-50, wherein is from the Middle English word wherin. See where, in
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Parts of speech for Wherein
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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wherein popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
wherein usage trend in Literature
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Top questions with wherein
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