whoever

/ˈhuː.ɛv.ər/

Definitions

1. pronoun

used to refer to a person whose identity is unknown or irrelevant

“Whoever wins the competition will receive a prize.”

2. noun

a person of unknown or unspecified identity

“The mayor welcomed whoever was in attendance at the meeting.”

3. interrogative

used to ask for information about the identity of a person

“Whoever is at the door, tell them to come in.”

Synonyms

  • anyone
  • everybody

Antonyms

  • nobody