English · Question Words
whoever
/huːˈev.ər/
[/huːˈev.ər/]
any person who
Intermediatepronoun
Definition
The person or people, no matter who, that do something.
Example
Whoever finishes first can leave the room early today.
Whoever finishes first can leave the room early today.
Etymology
A compound of 'who' plus 'ever'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to refer to any unspecified person.