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单词 whenever
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whenever

UK /wenˈevə(r)/

DEFINITIONS4
Whenever can be used in the following ways:
as a conjunction (connecting two clauses or phrases): Whenever I smiled, he smiled back.
as an adverb: You can come whenever. (introducing a question): Whenever have I been cruel to you?
  1. 1
    every time that something happens

    Whenever I hear that song, I think of you.

    He felt the pain in his knee whenever he kicked a ball.

    Synonyms and related words

    General words referring to time
    1. 1a
      at any time or in any situation when something may be wanted, needed, possible etc

      You can come and stay with us whenever you want.

      or whenever (=or any other time that is possible):

      I must arrange another visit before going off to the wedding, or after I get back, or whenever.

      whenever possible/necessary:

      Use fresh vegetables whenever possible.

      Synonyms and related words

      General words referring to time
  2. 2
    spokenused for saying that you do not care when something happens, because all times are equally convenient

    ‘When shall we meet? Thursday night? Friday?’ ‘Whenever. I don’t mind.’

    Synonyms and related words

    Ways of saying that you do not care
  3. 3
    spokenused for emphasizing ‘when’ in a question to show that you are surprised, upset, or annoyed

    Whenever will I make you understand that smoking is bad for you?

    Synonyms and related words

    Ways of adding emphasis to questions
  4. 4
    used for showing that you do not know when something happened or will happen

    We’ll have to wait until the next committee meeting, whenever that is.

whenever

US /wenˈevər/US /hwenˈevər/

DEFINITIONS4
Whenever can be used in the following ways:
as a conjunction (connecting two clauses or phrases): Whenever I smiled, he smiled back.
as an adverb: You can come whenever. (introducing a question): Whenever have I been cruel to you?
  1. 1
    every time that something happens

    Whenever I hear that song, I think of you.

    He felt the pain in his knee whenever he kicked a ball.

    Synonyms and related words

    General words referring to time
    1. 1a
      at any time or in any situation when something may be wanted, needed, possible, etc.

      You can come and stay with us whenever you want.

      or whenever (=or any other time that is possible):

      Give me a call Saturday afternoon, or whenever.

      whenever possible/necessary:

      Use fresh vegetables whenever possible.

      Synonyms and related words

      General words referring to time
  2. 2
    spokenused for saying that you do not care when something happens, because all times are equally convenient

    “When should we meet? Thursday night? Friday?” “Whenever. I don’t care.”

    Synonyms and related words

    Ways of saying that you do not care
  3. 3
    used for showing that you do not know when something happened or will happen

    We’ll have to wait until the next committee meeting, whenever that is.

  4. 4
    spokenused for emphasizing “when” in a question to show that you are surprised, upset, or annoyed

    Whenever will I make you understand that smoking is bad for you?

    Synonyms and related words

    Ways of adding emphasis to questions
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