What does whoever mean?

any person who, or no matter which person used in questions to express surprise about someone's identity

How is whoever pronounced?

UK /huːˈevə/, US /huːˈevər/.

/huːˈevə/ · /huːˈevər/

CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4742 in the learning path

任何…的人；无论谁

pron. any person who, or no matter which person

任何…的人；无论谁

pron. used in questions to express surprise about someone's identity

究竟是谁

Whoever finishes first can choose the next game.

谁先完成，谁就可以选择下一个游戏。

Public libraries should welcome whoever needs access to reliable information, regardless of their income or educational background.

公共图书馆应欢迎任何需要获取可靠信息的人，不论其收入或教育背景如何。

可引导名词性或让步从句；并非所有场合都能换成no matter who。

What does whoever mean?: any person who, or no matter which person used in questions to express surprise about someone's identity
How is whoever pronounced?: UK /huːˈevə/, US /huːˈevər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.