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whenever

[ wen-ev-er, hwen-, wuhn-, hwuhn- ]

conjunction

  1. at whatever time; at any time when:

    Come whenever you like.

  2. when? (used emphatically):

    Whenever did he say that?



whenever

/ ɛˈɛə /

conjunction

  1. subordinating at every or any time that; when

    I laugh whenever I see that

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adverb

  1. no matter when

    it'll be here, whenever you decide to come for it

  2. informal.
    at an unknown or unspecified time

    I'll take it if it comes today, tomorrow, or whenever

  3. an intensive form of when, used in questions

    whenever did he escape?

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of whenever1

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; when, ever
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Example Sentences

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The Lakers had hopes for him — that he could be the kind of player critical to the culture JJ Redick and his coaching staff wanted to emulate by doing all the little things, by putting the team first and by making life hell for the other team whenever he took the court with his relentless effort.

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Whenever Cohen discussed his career, people would often confide they had a secret desire to learn how to dance as well.

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Whenever that day comes, Stafford said that if the Rams “feel the need” to take a quarterback, the team would welcome him with open arms.

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We can’t stop a television studio from trying to revive a franchise, but we can withhold our time and money wherever and whenever possible.

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Whenever I’m cooking with peas, I always prefer frozen over fresh.

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