Compound words meaning

Compound words can be tricky for English speakers because they utilize pre-existing words. However, they also have special rules that apply to them. This goes for “whenever,” which is a commonly used conjunction that can introduce clauses into a sentence.

Closed compound words examples

In short, “whenever” usually acts as a noun in English grammar, referring to time. In contrast, when “when ever” takes the form of two words, it can often look like a spelling mistake. However, it does have a specific use.

What Does “Whenever” Mean?

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“Whenever” is a word that usually means “no matter to time” or “whatever time.” It is used to refer to when action occurs and at what time it will occur. In other words, “whenever” is a way to tell people that there is no time constraint!

For instance: 

• Don’t worry too much about the deadline; you can turn in your work whenever!
• This job does need to get completed today.

  Open compound words

  However, you can begin whenever you want.

What Does “When Ever” Mean?

It may seem as though “when ever” is a grammar mistake, which is technically true. You can use it in cases w

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