: 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.
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Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Its creamy matte finish is perfect for whenever, and the formula's hibiscus flower extract helps defend against free radicals.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 2 Sep. 2024
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
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Adverb
In a crowded subway, a grocery line, wherever and whenever, Mirumi’s purpose in life is to make people smile.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Its creamy matte finish is perfect for whenever, and the formula's hibiscus flower extract helps defend against free radicals.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 2 Sep. 2024
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
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“Whenever.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whenever. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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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
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