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Definition of whyever

whyever

/ˌwaɪˈɛv.ər/
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• adverb

1

For whatever reason; used as an emphatic form of 'why' in questions to express surprise, perplexity, or disbelief.

Example

"Whyever did they decide to hike up the mountain in the middle of a torrential downpour?"

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• conjunction

1

For whatever reason or cause that.

Example

"Whyever she chose to resign so abruptly, the department will certainly miss her leadership."

Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary standard English, this emphatic form is more commonly written as two separate words, 'why ever' (as in 'Why ever did you agree to that?'), though the solid compound 'whyever' remains frequent in informal British writing.

• Rhymes for whyever

• Nearby Words

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