whoever

1. 1.Who ever: an emphatic form of who.

   • Whoever thought up that stupid idea?

2. 2.Any person or persons that.

   • Whoever breaks the law will be punished.

3. 3.The person that (no matter who).

   • I don't know what it is. Ask whoever put it there.
   • Whoever robbed that old lady ought to be locked up.

4. 4.Regardless of the person or persons that.

   • Whoever stole the painting, the police will catch the thief in no time.

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