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whenever

whenever

1.0
At any time that something happens
  • subordinating conjunction
  • /wənˈɛvər/
translation icon : cada vez que
  • Whenever I go to the park, I feel more relaxed.

I just can't support the relationships whenever they suck.

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Examples

  • Also, I can do this with my voice whenever I want to.

    Philosophy Tube

  • I want to be free to create whenever I want.

  • And I am there whenever you guys ask.

    Dr. Phil

  • So whenever things get tough, you can back out.

    Big Think

  • Walk away whenever things seem a little strange or a little off.

  • So whenever you can, it's always worth walking the ground.

  • Anyway, I'll switch it whenever I receive the one I ordered.

  • I'll follow you home whenever we get there.

  • I lose my breath whenever I see you.

  • All right, buddy, just give me a call whenever, whenever you're free.

Synonyms

anytime
vswhenever
569 1.0

Whenever it is convenient for you

is about any occasion when events happen, not limited by convenience
every single time
vswhenever
48 1.0

Something happens on every occasion without exception

is broader, applying also to any single occurrence as well as repeats
anywhen
vswhenever
1 9.7

At any time that works for you

also applies to repeated occasions, rather than only individual moments
when
vswhenever
1 1.0

The time or date of an event

is used more generally for any or every such occasion
whensoever
vswhenever
  • Archaic
9.3

At any time that something happens

also covers repeated occurrences, not only single instances

Surface Forms

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Morphology

whenever = when + ever (transparent) = when + ever

The meaning is a straightforward combination of 'when' + 'ever' meaning 'at any time (that)'.

Etymology

Whenever is just when + ever, so think of it as 'when' plus 'at any time'. That's why whenever means 'at any time' or 'every time' something happens.