whoever

/huˈɛvər/
pronoun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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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