Synonyms for

Whenever

Verb / weˈnevɜ: / / hweˈnevɜ: / Another word for whenever — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

at any or every time that

Synonyms & similar words

when anytime wherever if always forever eternally

Synonyms by register

Formal

at any time on any occasion whensoever

Informal

anytime when if

Literary

as often as so often as

Antonyms

never rarely seldom infrequently hardly ever scarcely

Common collocations

  • whenever you want
  • whenever possible
  • whenever it happens
  • whenever you like
  • whenever they meet
  • whenever we go
  • whenever necessary

Word family

adverb whenever

Usage note

Whenever is an adverb that can introduce a subordinate clause. It is often used to express that something happens at any time or on any occasion.

Example sentences

  1. Whenever I go to the park, I like to play on the swings.
  2. I always wear a hat whenever it's sunny outside.
  3. Whenever I eat ice cream, I get brain freeze.
  4. We can go to the beach whenever you want.
  5. Whenever it rains, I like to stay inside and read a book.

Quotes

  • Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, just remember how far you have come. Remember everything you have faced, all the battles you have won, and all the fears you have overcome. - Unknown
  • Whenever you're in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude. - William James
  • Whenever you are creating beauty around you, you are restoring your own soul. - Alice Walker

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