whoever

B1
Pronunciation
/huˈɛvə/
/huˈɛvɚ/
Pronoun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

(interrogative) Who ever: an emphatic form of who.

Example Sentences
  • Whoever thought up that stupid idea?
2 Definition

(fused relative) Any person or persons that.

Example Sentences
  • Whoever breaks the law will be punished.
3 Definition

(fused relative) The person that (no matter who).

Example Sentences
  • I don't know what it is. Ask whoever put it there.
4 Definition

Regardless of the person or persons that.

Example Sentences
  • Whoever stole the painting, the police will catch the thief in no time.
5 Definition

Any person or persons.

Example Sentences
  • I don't care who gets it; give it to whoever.
6 Definition

Misspelling of who ever other than in interrogative use.

Example Sentences
  • *He is the tallest man whoever lived. (incorrect usage)