whoever
Translation
whoever, anyone who
Examples
Whoever wins will get a prize.
Whoever wins will get a prize.
I'll speak to whoever is in charge.
I'll speak to whoever is in charge.
You can invite whoever you like.
You can invite whoever you like.
Grammar Patterns
((pronoun)) as the subject of a clause Whoever finishes first wins.
((pronoun)) as the object of a verb or preposition Give it to whoever wants it.
Similar Words
anyone who
Etymology
A combination of 'who' and 'ever'. The 'ever' adds emphasis or a sense of 'any'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'any person who...'. It combines the question 'who?' with the idea of 'any'.