English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
conj

whenever

wuh-NEH-vuh
conj
1
At any time that; every time that.
"Whenever it rains, the roof leaks."
"Come over whenever you like."

How to Use Whenever

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn open-ended version of "when," meaning "at any/every time that."

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “whenever” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage

Fill the Gap

Can you complete this real example?

_____ it rains, the roof leaks.

Etymology

From Middle English, formed by joining "when" and "ever" for emphasis.

Rhymes for whenever

See all rhymes for whenever →
Definitions: FreeDict original editorial