Whereness refers to the state or quality of being in a particular place or location. There are several synonyms for this word that can be used in different contexts. Some of the synonyms for whereness are position, location, situation, whereabouts, and orientation. Position and location signify the placement of an object or person in a specific area. Situation refers to the set of circumstances surrounding a particular event or individual. Whereas, whereabouts is used to determine a person's location or presence. Lastly, orientation implies the direction of a person, object or place and is often used in determining a person or object's position with respect to another.