whenever

American  

[hwen-, wen-ev-er, hwuhn-, wuhn-] / ʰwɛn-, wɛnˈɛv ər, ʰwən-, wən- /

conjunction

1. at whatever time; at any time when.

   Come whenever you like.

2. when? (used emphatically).

   Whenever did he say that?

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whenever British  

/ wɛnˈɛvə /

conjunction

1. (subordinating) at every or any time that; when

   I laugh whenever I see that

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adverb

1. no matter when

   it'll be here, whenever you decide to come for it

2. informal at an unknown or unspecified time

   I'll take it if it comes today, tomorrow, or whenever

3. an intensive form of when, used in questions

   whenever did he escape?

Etymology

Origin of whenever

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; when, ever

Example Sentences

Various doctors and medical professionals visited him whenever he was in hospital, even when they were not treating him, because they were amazed by his progress, she added.

From BBC

“I truly believe whenever I do return, I’ll be a much better leader now that I’m a mom.”

From Los Angeles Times

So, whenever I’m having a musical experience, be it on stage with Robert Glasper at the Blue Note or Stevie Wonder or just in the studio writing with people it’s so euphoric to me that hindsight is often much better for me because I get caught up in the moment.

From Los Angeles Times

And whenever I get an opportunity to play in L.A., it’s usually because someone asked me to, I guess you could say modest or I’m just humble.

From Los Angeles Times

Whenever I do those two places, I’m like, “Oh boy, I got to put on my best.”

From Los Angeles Times