whereabouts1 adverbwhereabouts2 noun
whereaboutswhere‧a‧bouts1 /ˌweərəˈbaʊts◂ $ ˈwerəbaʊts/ ●●○ adverb spoken 
ExamplesEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
used to ask in what general area something or someone is: - Whereabouts did you grow up?
- Nobody knows whereabouts this occurs in the brain.
Whereabouts do you live?whereabouts1 adverbwhereabouts2 noun
whereaboutswhere‧a‧bouts2 /ˈweərəbaʊts $ ˈwer-/ ●○○ noun [plural] ExamplesEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
Thesaurus- Despite numerous searches and enquiries, her whereabouts are still unknown.
- The whereabouts of the painting is still a mystery.
- The police have appealed for information concerning the whereabouts of the stolen car used in the robbery.
- The police received an anonymous tip about the suspect's whereabouts.
- They tried to torture him into revealing the whereabouts of the $90 million, but he didn't know anything.
- Alongside this opening of the official archives, interest is now increasingly turning to the whereabouts and availability of private papers.
- He was not at liberty to give Signor Gismondi's whereabouts.
- If one was sunk its whereabouts have eluded positive discovery and the outcome of the 1907 Committee's investigations is not recorded.
- Might there be some clue to her whereabouts in the church, she wondered?
- Not a soul raised a hand, stood up, confessed, or otherwise gave any indication of its whereabouts.
- Perhaps Sir Philip knew his whereabouts.
- The sheriff was unconcerned about their whereabouts.
- Updates on his whereabouts are broadcast on the radio, on billboards and through an 800-number.
THESAURUS► place
Collocations a point or area, especially one that you visit or use for a particular purpose: · He’s been to lots of places.· a good meeting place
► position the exact place where someone or something is, in relation to other things: · She showed me the position of the village on the map.· I changed the position of the mirror slightly.· Jessica moved to a position where she could see the stage better.
► point a particular place on a line or surface: · At this point the path gets narrower.· No cars are allowed beyond this point.
► spot a place, especially a particular kind of place, or a place where something happens. Spot sounds rather informal: · She chose a sunny spot.· The area is a favourite spot for windsurfers.· This is the exact spot where I asked her to marry me.
► location a place where someone or something is, or where something happens. Location sounds more formal than place: · your exact location· The prisoners were taken to an undisclosed location.· an ideal location for a winter break
► site a place, especially one that will be used for a particular purpose, or where something important happened: · the site of a great battle· There are plans to develop the site for housing.· The area has become a dumping site for nuclear waste.
► venue a place where something such as a meeting, concert, game etc takes place: · the venue for the next Olympic Games· The hotel is a popular wedding venue.
► scene the place where something bad such as an accident or crime happened: · the scene of the crime· Ambulance crews were at the scene within minutes.
► setting the place and the area around it, where something is or where something happens: · The hotel is in a beautiful setting.· the setting for the film ‘A Room With a View’· Beautiful gardens provide the perfect setting for outdoor dining.
► somewhere used for talking about a place when you are not sure exactly which place: · She came from somewhere in London.
► whereabouts the place where someone or something is – used especially when you do not know this or do not want to tell people: · The whereabouts of the painting is unknown.· He refused to disclose his whereabouts.· I’m not sure about her whereabouts.
Longman Language Activatora place► place · Plant the daisies in a sunny place.· Keep your passport in a safe place.· a quiet, private place to read in· Britain is one of the most highly populated places in the world.a place to sit/eat/sleep etc · Sign your name on the list, and find yourself a place to sit.· I was looking for a place to park the car.place for · This would be a great place for a party!right/wrong place · Are you sure this is the right place? I don't see Emma.
► location a place in which someone lives, something happens, or something is built - used especially in business, advertising, or in official contexts: · a new hotel in an attractive location· The time, date, and location of the conference have not yet been announced.· Authorities say they have pinpointed the location of the sunken ship.
► spot a place, especially a pleasant place, where you spend time or live: · We camped in a pleasant, shady spot beside the river.· There are bike trails to the highest spot on the island, which has magnificent views of San Francisco.· Put some of the hardier plants outdoors in a protected spot.spot for: · It looked like a perfect spot for a picnic.holiday spotBritish /vacation spot American: · Las Vegas has a growing reputation as an entertainment and vacation spot.
► site a place where something such as a building exists now, is going to exist in the future, or where something existed in the past: · an important archaeological site· The town has purchased a site on Villa Avenue for the new library.site of: · A home for the elderly will be built on the site of the old hospital.building site British /construction site American (=place where a new building is being built): · Green fences were put up around the construction site.
► venue a place for an arranged event or meeting, for example a sports or musical event: · The concert's still on Saturday but the venue has been changed.venue for: · The restaurant is one of the few venues for jazz music in the area.· Ministers have not yet agreed on a venue for the next Conference on European Security.
► whereabouts the place or area where someone or something is, especially when this is unknown or is being kept secret: somebody's whereabouts: · The police received an anonymous tip about the suspect's whereabouts.· Despite numerous searches and enquiries, her whereabouts are still unknown.whereabouts of: · The police have appealed for information concerning the whereabouts of the stolen car used in the robbery.· They tried to torture him into revealing the whereabouts of the $90 million, but he didn't know anything.
ways of talking about where someone or something is, where they are from etc► where · Where are you?· This is where we keep all our junk.· I can't remember where I last saw it.· Could you tell me where the nearest tourist information office is?· Where are you going?· Where did you buy those shoes?where ... to · Neighbours have no idea where the couple have moved to.where to? spoken (=used to ask someone where they are going) · "Would you like to come with us tonight?" "Where to?"where ... from · Where did you get that magazine from?where somebody comes from · In all that time Naomi never told me where she came from.
► whereabouts especially spoken use this when you are asking in what general area something is: · Did he say whereabouts he hid it?· "I'm from Thailand." "Whereabouts?"· Whereabouts in Scotland is Perthshire?
► where on earth/where in the world where - use this especially to show surprise or disapproval: · Where on earth are you going dressed like that?· We've been looking for you for hours. Where in the world have you been?· When he woke up, he could not remember where on earth he was.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► present
the place or area where someone or something is: · He knows she has been married since graduating but doesn't know her present surname or whereabouts.· These were all recorded on film, but sadly the present whereabouts of this historic footage is unknown.· Thanks to retired employee, Link has discovered the car's present whereabouts and brings you the story behind its restoration.
VERB► discover· But how had he discovered her whereabouts?
► know· In larger hotels, knowing the whereabouts of staff, especially when you need them most, is often a nightmare problem.· Anyone offered cheap tyres or know of their whereabouts are asked to contact the detectives at Dunganon 52525.· Perhaps Sir Philip knew his whereabouts.· He certainly knew the whereabouts of the Robemaker's workshops.· It was such a big place and nobody seemed to know the whereabouts of the junior physician she was asking for.· Simple variations include: Neither A nor B knowing the whereabouts of the keys.· Do you know the whereabouts of Rose Hilaire?· For two days, nobody had known the whereabouts of King Abdullah.
► reveal· The first court case took place in June, and Brenda was forced to reveal Robbie's whereabouts.· Better yet, from the point of view of headquarters, was intelligence revealing the general whereabouts of an enemy unit.· And negotiations over the sale of a house - signature of the various contracts would have inevitably revealed her whereabouts.· The shipowner must be forced to reveal the whereabouts of the ship.
He showed great reluctance to reveal his whereabouts.whereabouts of The police want to know the whereabouts of his brother.► see thesaurus at place