Definition of "whenever" []

• At whatever time. (adverb)
• When. See Usage Note at whatever. (adverb)
• At whatever time that: We can leave whenever you're ready. (conjunction)
• Every time that: The child smiles whenever the puppy appears. (conjunction)

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• "We took the business out of the hands of Lord Beauchamp, because it ought to be conducted by Government; and that will be the best reason for resigning it into other hands whenever we shall cease to stand in that character; which _whenever_ must, I think, arrive in the course of a very few days."
• "Finance Minister Colin Hansen says he is not giving up his seat for Premier-designate Christy Clark, and is inclined to seek another term whenever the next election is held."
• "And everyone in school hears him say her name whenever he falls asleep in class."