pron
whomever
hoom-EHV
pron
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The object form of "whoever," referring to any person, whichever one it may be.
"Give the tickets to whomever arrives first."
How to Use Whomever
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal way of saying "whoever," used as an object.
When to use it
Quite formal — most everyday speech uses "whoever" in both subject and object roles.
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Etymology
Formed from whom plus ever, mirroring the whoever/whomever pair the way who/whom works.