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wen-EV-uh/wenˈevə/

Whenever means at any time, or every time that: call whenever you like, whenever it rains, whenever she visits. When is a single time; whenever is “any/every time”. Always is a looser cousin. Do not write whenever for wherever (place).

Meaning

At any time; every time that.

Examples

• “Call me whenever you need a lift.”
• “Whenever the bus is late, I text my boss.”
• “You can borrow the key whenever you need it.”

Good to know

whenever you like / whenever + clause. Contrast: when (one time). Mix-up: wherever (place).

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