Definition

Any person or people, regardless of who they are.

Example

Whoever finishes the race first will win a prize.

Conversation

I heard there’s a party this weekend at Sarah's place.

Yeah, I think whoever goes will have a great time.

I hope it’s fun; I might invite some friends too.

Definitely, whoever you bring will add to the fun!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Whoever is formed from "who" (from Old English "hwā", meaning a person or people) and "-ever" (an adverbial suffix meaning at any time or in any case). The word "whoever" refers to any person who may be involved or considered in a situation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'who' as referring to a person and '-ever' meaning at any time. This helps you remember that 'whoever' means any person at all.

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