whenever

 
Pronunciation: /wɛnˈɛvə/

conjunction

  • at whatever time; on whatever occasion (emphasizing a lack of restriction): you can ask for help whenever you need it
  • every time that: the springs in the armchair creak whenever I change position

interrogative adverb

  • used for emphasis instead of ‘when’ in questions, typically expressing surprise or confusion: whenever shall we get there?

Phrases

or whenever

informal or at any time: if you lay eyes on him, either tonight or tomorrow or whenever, call me straight away

See however (usage)