whoever
/huˈɛvər/
pronoun
- Any person who; the person who (used to refer to an unknown or unspecified person).
- Whoever finishes first will win the prize.
- Give the package to whoever answers the door.
- Whoever said that was mistaken.
- Used to emphasize that the identity of the person does not matter.
- I'll support whoever becomes the new leader.
- Whoever calls, tell them I'm busy.
- Whoever you choose, make sure they are qualified.
- Used in questions to express surprise or confusion about a person's identity (often written as 'who ever').
- Whoever would do such a terrible thing?
- Whoever told you that nonsense?
- Whoever could have left the door open?
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