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whoever

[ hoo-ev-er ]

pronoun

objective: whomeverpossessive: whosever
  1. whatever person; anyone that:

    Whoever did it should be proud. Ask whoever is there. Tell it to whomever you like.

  2. no matter who:

    I won't do it, whoever asks.

  3. who? what person? (used to express astonishment, disbelief, disdain, etc.):

    Whoever is that? Whoever told you such a thing?



whoever

/ ːˈɛə /

pronoun

  1. any person who; anyone that

    whoever wants it can have it

  2. no matter who

    I'll come round tomorrow, whoever may be here

  3. an intensive form of who, used in questions

    whoever could have thought that?

  4. informal.
    an unknown or unspecified person

    give those to John, or Cathy, or whoever

“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 whoever1

Middle English word dating back to 1125–75; who, ever
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Example Sentences

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Whoever proves themself the most competent among the housekeepers, chefs, waitstaff and concierges will be rewarded with “a job opportunity” and a $30,000 bonus.

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"Sons of dogs, just release whoever you're holding and be done with it. Shut down their excuses and spare us."

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Christians in Gaza say they hope that whoever is chosen will be pushing for peace.

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Whoever wins the election will have a real challenge to square that circle.

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She adds: "Basically, it's just whoever can cope with being uncomfortable for the longest."

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