What is the difference between "where" and "were"?

[dxwdaw]

I get confused between "where" and "were" while writing. Can someone explain the difference with examples to help me understand better?

 

[inzhenerna_jmpr]

Where is used to ask about a place or location.
Were is the past tense of “are.”

Examples:

• Where are you going? (location)
• They were at the park yesterday. (past tense)

 

[Salvatore_Damon]

Where is used for places or locations — for example, "Where are you going?" Were is the past tense of 'are' — for example, "We were late to the meeting."

 

[Clara]

The difference between “where” and “were” is based on meaning and grammar:

• Where refers to a place or location.
  Example: Where are you going?
• Were is the past tense of “are” (and sometimes used in unreal or conditional situations).
  Example: They were happy. / If I were taller…