whoever  pronoun 1 used to say that it does not matter who does something, who is in a particular place etc: I'll take whoever wants to go.| ...or whoever (=used to emphasize that you are talking about anyone and not about a specific person): You could ask Gary or Jane or whoever really. 2 used to talk about a specific person or people: Whoever is responsible for this will be punished. 3 used at the beginning of a question to show surprise or anger: Whoever would do a thing like that to an old woman? 4 whoever she/he may be used to say that you do not know who someone is: You've got a message from someone called Tony Gower, whoever he may be. wherever  adverb 1 to or at whatever place, position, or situation: If you could go wherever you wanted to in the world, where would you go? | Sleep wherever you like.| ... or wherever (=used to emphasize that you are talking about any place and not a specific place): There has been an increase in crime whether it be in Britain, France, Germany, or wherever. 2 wherever possible when it is possible to do something: Wherever possible jobs are given to local people. 3 used at the beginning of a question to show surprise: Wherever did you get that idea? 4 wherever that may be used to say that you do not know where a place or town is or have never heard of it: Rita lives in Horwich now, wherever that may be. whateve  determiner, pronoun 1 any or all of the things that are wanted, needed, or possible: Help yourself to whatever you want. | Jake's dad told him he could have whatever he wanted for Christmas. 2 used to say that it is not important what happens, what you do etc because it does not change the situation: Whatever I suggest, he always disagrees. | The building must be saved whatever the cost. | whatever you do spoken: Don't, whatever you do, let anyone see that letter. 3 spoken used to say that you do not know the exact meaning or name of someone or something: Why don't you invite Steve, or whatever he's called, to supper? 4 ... or whatever spoken used after naming things on a list to mean other things of the same kind: Anyone seen carrying boxes, bags, or whatever was stopped by the police. | ...and whatever else: Bring waterproof clothing, boots, and whatever else. 5 spoken used to show that you are angry or surprised when making a statement or asking a question: Whatever can he mean? | whatever next! (=used to show surprise): “Joan's learning Sanskrit.” “Whatever next!” 6 spoken used to tell someone that you do not care or are not interested when they ask you something: “Shall I call you tonight or tomorrow?” “Whatever.” 7 American English spoken used as a reply to say that you do not mind what choice is made, or that you do not care whether what has been said is correct: "Let's go to the beach." "Yeah, whatever." | "His name's Sam, not Steve." "Whatever." 8 American English spoken used as a reply to say that you do not mind what choice is made or you do not care whether what has been said is correct: "Let's go to the beach." Yeah, whatever." | "His name's Sam, not Steve." "Whatever." whatever  adverb used to emphasize a negative statement; whatsoever: She gave no sign whatever of what she was thinking. whatever   adjective 1 of any possible kind: I'll take whatever help I can get. 2 of some kind, but you are not sure what: Ellen's refusing to come, for whatever reason. however  adverb 1 used when you are adding a fact or piece of information that seems surprising, or seems to disagree with what you have just said: People like this are usually harmless. They can, however, be a nuisance. | This method has been widely adopted. However, it is not yet clear that it is the best method. 2 however hard/serious/long/carefully etc it makes no difference how hard, serious, long, carefully etc: You should report any incident, however serious or minor it is. | We'll have to finish the job, however long it takes. | however much/many (=it makes no difference, how much or how many): I really want the car, however much it costs. 3 used to mean how, when you want to show that you find something very surprising: However did he get that job? whenever  adverb, conjunction 1 every time that a particular thing happens: Whenever we come here we see someone we know. | If you feed a baby whenever he is hungry, you will have less difficulty with him later. 2 at any time: I'd like to see you whenever it's convenient. 3 spoken used when it does not matter what time something happens, or when you do not know the exact time something happens: “Should I come over around six?” “Whenever.” exercises home