Whoever

usgb/huːˈevər/
pronoun

Any person who, no matter who.

Whoever wins the lottery will become millionaire.
Visual representation of "whoever" - Any person who, no matter who

Often appears as...

  • whoever wants
  • whoever knows
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Flexible Usage

You can use 'whoever' to refer to people in flexible situations without needing specific names.

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Whoever is available can start the project.
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Question and Answer

'Whoever' can be used in both questions and answers when the person is unknown or irrelevant.

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Whoever called earlier didn't leave a message.
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Indefinite Reference

'Whoever' refers to any person out of an indefinite group, without discrimination.

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Whoever has done this will be punished.
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