whenever
Translation
whenever, every time that
Examples
You can call me whenever you want.
You can call me whenever you want.
Whenever I see her, she is smiling.
Whenever I see her, she is smiling.
Grammar Patterns
whenever + [clause] at any time that... You can leave whenever you are ready.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anytime, every time
Etymology
A compound of 'when' and 'ever'. The 'ever' part emphasizes the 'any time' aspect.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'when' + 'ever' (as in forever), meaning at any and every time.