/wenˈevə/

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Meaning

At any time that; every time that.

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Word origin

A joining of when and ever, used as one word from the 1300s.

Origin
English
Root
when
English cognates
when

Examples

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"Whenever you like" means at any time you choose.

rains, .

Here "whenever" means "every time that".

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"Whenever" joins two parts of one sentence.

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This word is taught in chapter 17, lesson 3: whenever, climb, storm and 7 more words.