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

Its aroma alone is enough to coax anyone out of bed for a warm, cozy breakfast or brunch during the holidays or whenever. —The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Dec. 2025

They are dangled in front of network executives who want them wherever and, more to the forthcoming point, whenever. —Sam McDowell 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Nov. 2025

So there are ways of really engaging with the sport — wherever, whenever. —Miles Socha, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025

Almost until the very end, Baltimore’s offense dominated however, whenever, wherever. —The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025

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

Rhymes for whenever

• endeavor
• endeavour
• forever
• however
• soever
• whatever
• wherever
• whichever
• whoever
• whomever
• bever
• clever

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