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WHOEVER

(pronoun)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Whoever.

How to pronounce whoever:

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Whoever - as a pronoun

(interrogative) who ever: an emphatic form of who.

Example: "Whoever thought up that stupid idea?"

(fused relative) any person or persons that.

Example: "Whoever breaks the law will be punished."

(fused relative) the person that (no matter who).

Example: "I don't know what it is. ask whoever put it there."

Regardless of the person or persons that.

Example: "Whoever stole the painting, the police will catch the thief in no time."

Any person or persons.

Example: "I don't care who gets it; give it to whoever."

Misspelling of who ever other than in interrogative use.

Example: "*he is the tallest man whoever lived. (incorrect usage)"

Example Sentences

"We need to identify whoever left their bag in the classroom."
"I will hire whoever shows the most dedication to the job."
"I will support whoever becomes the new team captain."
"I trust whoever my best friend recommends for the job."
"I will hire whoever is the most qualified candidate for the job."
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Word Game Points

Is WHOEVER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, whoever is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WHOEVER has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is WHOEVER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, whoever is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WHOEVER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is WHOEVER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, whoever is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WHOEVER has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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