Meaning & Definition of word "Whereabouts"
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Whereabouts
/ˈwɛr.ə.baʊts/
noun:
- 1. The place or location where someone or something is.
- Example: The police are trying to determine the whereabouts of the missing person.
- 2. A general idea of the position of someone or something.
- Example: I have no idea about her whereabouts since she moved to a new city.
- 3. The specific location of someone or something at a given time.
- Example: Can you tell me your whereabouts during the incident?
Etymology
Middle English; from 'where' + 'abouts', indicating a location.
Common Phrases and Expressions
whereabouts unknown:
A phrase used when someone’s location is not known.
out of sight, out of mind:
People often forget someone or something if they cannot see it.
lost and found:
A designated place where lost items can be retrieved.
Related Words
locate:
To find or discover the exact position of something.
site:
An area having some distinctive feature.
destination:
The place to which someone or something is going.
Slang Meanings of whereabouts
Meaning: Where you at?
Example Sentence: Hey, where you at? We’re waiting for you!
Meaning: What's your sitch?
Example Sentence: Just checking in to see what's your sitch, where are you?