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.
14th Century
First Known Use of whenever
14th century
whenever
Definition of whenever
: at whatever time
Examples of whenever in a Sentence
You can come tomorrow or whenever.
Circa 1576
First Known Use of whenever
circa 1576
WHENEVER Defined for English Language Learners
whenever
playDefinition of whenever for English Language Learners
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: at any or every time that
whenever
Definition of whenever for English Language Learners
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: at any time : at whatever time
WHENEVER Defined for Kids
whenever
playDefinition of whenever for Students
: at whatever time You may go whenever you want.
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