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

He’s enrolled in an independent study program through Oak Park Independent School, leaving time for surfing in the morning or whenever. —Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2024

All others shoved in whenever, allowed 10 minutes max. —Brittney Griner, TIME, 3 May 2024

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