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At any time that something happens.
Examples
We can leave whenever you’re ready.
He can join the game whenever he feels like it.
I’ll be ready whenever you call.
You can drop by whenever you have a spare moment.
Come over whenever you like.
Similar words
every time that
as soon as
at any time
if ever
whensoever
whensoever
when
on any occasion that
every time
any time that
Meanings
Examples
You can drop by whenever you have a spare moment.
We’ll start the meeting whenever the manager arrives.
Feel free to ask questions whenever something isn’t clear.
The dog barks whenever someone walks past the fence.
She smiles whenever she hears that song.
The lights turn on whenever it gets dark outside.
Similar words
any time that
every time that
if ever
on any occasion that
each time that
whensoever
as soon as
when
Examples
Come over whenever you like.
I’ll be ready whenever you call.
You can start whenever you’re prepared.
The store is open whenever you need it.
We can leave whenever you’re ready.
He can join the game whenever he feels like it.
Similar words
anytime
at any time
no matter when
at whatever time
at all times
every time
whensoever
any moment
FAQ
It means at any time that something happens.
How is whenever used as a conjunction?
As a conjunction, it introduces a clause that refers to any time when something happens.
How is whenever used as an adverb?
As an adverb, it means at any time; no matter when something occurs.
What are some synonyms for whenever when it functions as a conjunction?
Synonyms include any time that, every time that, if ever, on any occasion that, each time that, whensoever, as soon as, when.
What are some synonyms for whenever when it functions as an adverb?
Synonyms include anytime, at any time, no matter when, at whatever time, at all times, every time, whensoever, any moment.
Can whenever be used interchangeably with when?
Yes, whenever can replace when, but whenever stresses any time, while when may refer to a specific time.
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