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Definition whenever in American English

whenever adverb, conjunction

adverb, conjunction
/wenˈevər/

Whenever can be used in the following ways:

as a conjunction (connecting two clauses or phrases): Whenever I smiled, he smiled back.

as an adverb: You can come whenever. (introducing a question): Whenever have I been cruel to you?

1

every time that something happens

Example

Whenever I hear that song, I think of you.

Example

He felt the pain in his knee whenever he kicked a ball.

Synonyms and related words
then all last
1.1

at any time or in any situation when something may be wanted, needed, possible, etc.

Example

You can come and stay with us whenever you want.

Example

Give me a call Saturday afternoon, or whenever.

Example

Use fresh vegetables whenever possible.

Synonyms and related words
then all last
2

used for saying that you do not care when something happens, because all times are equally convenient

Example

"When should we meet? Thursday night? Friday?" "Whenever. I don't care."

3

used for showing that you do not know when something happened or will happen

Example

We'll have to wait until the next committee meeting, whenever that is.

4

used for emphasizing "when" in a question to show that you are surprised, upset, or annoyed

Example

Whenever will I make you understand that smoking is bad for you?

Synonyms and related words
whatever whenever whoever
Definition whenever in American English