whenever
Translation
at any time that, every time that
Examples
You can come whenever you like.
You can come whenever you like.
Whenever I see her, she is smiling.
Whenever I see her, she is smiling.
Grammar Patterns
[clause] whenever [clause] at any time that Visit me whenever you are in town.
Whenever [clause], [clause] every time that Whenever it rains, the roof leaks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: any time, every time
Etymology
A combination of 'when' and 'ever'. 'Ever' adds the emphasis of 'any' or 'every'.
Memory Tips
It's like 'when' but with no limits. Think of it as 'when' + 'forever' = whenever.