whenever
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1when·ev·er

conjunction \hwe-ˈne-vər, we-, (h)wə-\

Definition of WHENEVER

: at any or every time that

Examples of WHENEVER

  1. You may leave whenever you wish.
  2. Whenever he leaves the house he always takes an umbrella.
  3. The teacher welcomes originality whenever it is shown.
  4. We'll begin the meeting whenever the boss gets here.

First Known Use of WHENEVER

14th century

2whenever

adverb

Definition of WHENEVER

: at whatever time

Examples of WHENEVER

  1. You can come tomorrow or whenever.

First Known Use of WHENEVER

circa 1576

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