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whomever

/huːmˈɛv.ɚ/
whom · ev · er
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• pronoun

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The objective case of 'whoever', used in formal English as the direct or indirect object of a verb or the object of a preposition to refer to any person or persons at all.

Example

"The committee will interview whomever the director recommends for the open position."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Use 'whomever' when the pronoun functions as the object of the verb or preposition within its own dependent clause, and 'whoever' when it serves as the subject of that clause (e.g., 'Give the award to whoever earned it,' not 'whomever').

• Rhymes for whomever

• Nearby Words

wholewheat
wholly
whom
whomever
whomp
whomsoever
whoop

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of the objective pronoun 'whom' (from Old English 'hwam') and the intensifying adverb 'ever' (from Old English 'æfre').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Whomever. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/whomever
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