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whoever
[ hoo-ev-er ]
pronoun
- whatever person; anyone that:
Whoever did it should be proud. Ask whoever is there. Tell it to whomever you like.
- no matter who:
I won't do it, whoever asks.
- who? what person? (used to express astonishment, disbelief, disdain, etc.):
Whoever is that? Whoever told you such a thing?
whoever
/ ːˈɛə /
pronoun
- any person who; anyone that
whoever wants it can have it
- no matter who
I'll come round tomorrow, whoever may be here
- an intensive form of who, used in questions
whoever could have thought that?
- informal.an unknown or unspecified person
give those to John, or Cathy, or whoever
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
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.
"Sons of dogs, just release whoever you're holding and be done with it. Shut down their excuses and spare us."
Christians in Gaza say they hope that whoever is chosen will be pushing for peace.
Whoever wins the election will have a real challenge to square that circle.
She adds: "Basically, it's just whoever can cope with being uncomfortable for the longest."
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