whenever

Universal Words conjunction, adverb conjunction 1 at any time that; on any occasion that: You can ask for help whenever you need it. 2 every time that: Whenever she comes, she brings a friend. * The roof leaks whenever it rains. * We try to help whenever possible. 3 used when the time when sth happens is not important: 'When do you need it by?' 'Saturday or Sunday. Whenever.' * It's not urgent-we can do it next week or whenever. adverb used in questions to mean 'when', expressing surprise: Whenever did you find time to do all that cooking? \