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Definition of whenever conjunction from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

whenever

conjunction
 
/wenˈevə(r)/
 
/wenˈevər/
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  1. at any time that; on any occasion that
    • You can ask for help whenever you need it.
  2. every time that
    • Whenever she comes, she brings a friend.
    • The roof leaks whenever it rains.
    • We try to help whenever possible.
  3. used when the time when something happens is not important
    • ‘When do you need it by?’ ‘Saturday or Sunday. Whenever.’
    • It's not urgent—we can do it next week or whenever.
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