Whenever

Pronunciation: /wɛnˈɛvər/

Definitions of whenever

adverb at whatever time; on whatever occasion; every time that

Example Sentences

A1 I always wear my lucky socks whenever I have a test.

A2 Whenever it rains, I like to stay indoors and read a book.

B1 I call my parents whenever I have good news to share.

B2 Whenever I travel, I make sure to try the local cuisine.

C1 I always feel nostalgic whenever I listen to that song.

C2 Whenever I have a dilemma, I consult with a trusted friend for advice.

Examples of whenever in a Sentence

formal Whenever you are ready, we can proceed with the meeting.

informal Just let me know whenever you want to grab lunch.

slang Hit me up whenever you feel like hanging out.

figurative Whenever she speaks, it's like music to my ears.

Grammatical Forms of whenever

• past tense: whenevered
• plural: whenevers
• comparative: more whenever
• superlative: most whenever
• present tense: whenever
• future tense: will whenever
• perfect tense: have whenevered
• continuous tense: is whenevering
• singular: whenever
• positive degree: very whenever
• infinitive: to whenever
• gerund: whenevering
• participle: whenevered

Origin and Evolution of whenever

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'whenever' originated from the Middle English phrase 'whan ever' which means 'at whatever time'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'whenever' has evolved to be used as a conjunction to indicate any time or every time something happens, regardless of specific timing.