whenever

1 of 2

conjunction

when·​ev·​er (h)we-ˈne-vər 

(h)wə-

: at any or every time that

whenever

2 of 2

adverb

: at whatever time

Examples of whenever in a Sentence

Conjunction

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.

Adverb

You can come tomorrow or whenever.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adverb

This moisturizer is a dream for anyone who’s keen on giving their hands some extra TLC whenever, wherever. —People Staff, Peoplemag, 17 Nov. 2023

As has been the case for the past few years, Barca have to navigate Financial Fair Play rules and La Liga's strict salary cap whenever making new signings or registering the new contracts of their current players. —Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

Conjunction

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

circa 1576, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing whenever

• whenever possible

Kids Definition

whenever

1 of 2 conjunction

when·​ev·​er hwe-ˈnev-ər 

hwə-,

we-,

wə-

: at any or every time that

stop whenever you wish

whenever

2 of 2 adverb

: at whatever time

come tomorrow or whenever