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who‧ev‧er S2
1 used to say that it does not matter who does something, is in a particular place etc : I'll take whoever wants to go. When you're done with the book, just give it to Kristin or Shelley or whoever.
I'll take whoever wants to go.When you're done with the book, just give it to Kristin or Shelley or whoever.2 used to talk about a specific person or people, although you do not know who they are : Whoever is responsible for this will be punished.
Whoever is responsible for this will be punished.3 used to say that you do not know who someone is : You've got a message from Tony Gower, whoever he is.
whoever he/she is
also whoever he/she may beYou've got a message from Tony Gower, whoever he is.4 used to mean 'who' at the beginning of a question to show surprise or anger : Whoever would do a thing like that to an old woman?
Whoever would do a thing like that to an old woman?