Definition of whenever
:at any or every time that
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Examples of whenever in a Sentence
You may leave whenever you wish.
Whenever he leaves the house he always takes an umbrella.
The teacher welcomes originality whenever it is shown.
We'll begin the meeting whenever the boss gets here.
First Known Use of whenever
14th century
Definition of whenever
:at whatever time
Examples of whenever in a Sentence
You can come tomorrow or whenever.
Recent Examples of whenever from the Web
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In the decades since the end of World War II, reminding Germany of its Nazi past has become a temptation whenever tensions arise over current events in Europe.
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And Miami coach Mark Richt and offensive coordinator Thomas Brown have done their part, too, opening the doors to their respective offices whenever Walton has sought their guidance.
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Whenever Harbaugh does, do not expect college football’s most unpredictable, convention-bucking coach ever to fall in line.
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For now, Riebel and Evans are staying inside, watching the weather from their windows and venturing outside whenever there’s a break in the downpours.
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Whenever there is that much inexperience, Agnew knows problems will arise.
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Instead, there’s more and more talk of violent resistance whenever and wherever Nazis rear their heads to rally or march.
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Whenever Idaho’s governor goes out of state or is temporarily unable to perform his duties, an acting governor must be officially designated.
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Police officers and constables make sure of it, stopping traffic on Route 44 whenever a crowd wishes to cross.
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First Known Use of whenever
circa 1576
WHENEVER Defined for English Language Learners
whenever
play
conjunction
Definition of whenever for English Language Learners
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: at any or every time that
whenever
adverb
Definition of whenever for English Language Learners
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: at any time : at whatever time
WHENEVER Defined for Kids
whenever
play
conjunction or adverb
when·ev·er
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hwen-ˈe-vər
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wen-
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hwən-
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wən-
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Definition of whenever for Students
:at whatever time
- You may go whenever you want.
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