Cool MateMeaning of Whenever
In simple words: every time that something happens
Whenever in a sentence
- You can ask for help whenever you need it.
- Whenever she comes, she brings a friend.
- The roof leaks whenever it rains.
- We try to help **whenever possible**.
- ‘When do you need it by?’ ‘Saturday or Sunday. Whenever.’
- It's not urgent—we can do it next week or whenever.
How to use Whenever
Use 'whenever' to indicate a time something occurs. It's suitable for both spoken and written English, but avoid in very formal documents.
Grammar pattern
whenever + clause
Memory hint
Think of 'when' and 'never' together - it means any time it occurs.
Related words
Collocations with Whenever
- whenever you want
- whenever I see
- whenever it happens
Synonyms for Whenever
- anytime
- at any time
- every time
Opposites of Whenever
Common mistakes with Whenever
- Using 'whenever' with a single event instead of repeated actions.
- Confusing 'whenever' with 'whatever' in casual speech.
Whenever appears in
Whenever in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
متى ما, كلما
كل مرة يحدث فيها شيء ما
- Bengaliবাংলা
যখনই
যখনই কিছু ঘটে
- GermanDeutsch
Immer wenn, Jedes Mal wenn
jedes Mal, wenn etwas passiert
- SpanishEspañol
Siempre que
cada vez que algo sucede
- Persianفارسی
هر وقت، هر زمان که
هر وقت که اتفاقی میافتد
- FrenchFrançais
Quand
chaque fois que quelque chose arrive
- Hindiहिन्दी
जब भी
हर बार जब कुछ होता है
- ItalianItaliano
Quando
ogni volta che succede qualcosa
- PortuguesePortuguês
Sempre que, toda vez que
toda vez que algo acontece
- RussianРусский
Когда бы ни
каждый раз, когда что-то происходит
- Urduاردو
جب بھی، جب
ہر بار جب کچھ ہوتا ہے
- Chinese中文
每当
每次发生某事时
More words like Whenever
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Whenever
What does Whenever mean?
every time that something happens
What is the definition of Whenever?
at any time that; on any occasion that
How do you use Whenever in a sentence?
You can ask for help whenever you need it.
Can you give another example of Whenever?
Whenever she comes, she brings a friend.
What are synonyms for Whenever?
Common alternatives include anytime, at any time, every time.
What is the opposite of Whenever?
Opposite meanings include never.
What words go with Whenever?
It commonly pairs with whenever you want, whenever I see, whenever it happens.
What are common mistakes when using Whenever?
Using 'whenever' with a single event instead of repeated actions. Confusing 'whenever' with 'whatever' in casual speech.
How do you pronounce Whenever?
US: /["/wenˈevər/"]/, UK: /["/wenˈevə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Whenever?
Use 'whenever' to indicate a time something occurs. It's suitable for both spoken and written English, but avoid in very formal documents.
What CEFR level is Whenever?
"Whenever" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.