pron

whomever

hoom-EHV

Whomever (pron) means the object form of "whoever," referring to any person, whichever one it may be. Example: “Give the tickets to whomever arrives first.”

pron

The object form of "whoever," referring to any person, whichever one it may be.

"Give the tickets to whomever arrives first."

How to use whomever

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA formal way of saying "whoever," used as an object.

When to use it

Quite formal — most everyday speech uses "whoever" in both subject and object roles.

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Etymology

Formed from whom plus ever, mirroring the whoever/whomever pair the way who/whom works.

Rhymes for whomever

ever never lever sever fever clever however forever whatever whenever believer wherever

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Frequently asked questions

What does “whomever” mean?

The word “whomever” means the object form of "whoever," referring to any person, whichever one it may be. In plain terms, a formal way of saying "whoever," used as an object.

How do you pronounce “whomever”?

“Whomever” is pronounced hoom-EHV (/humˈɛvɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “whomever” in a sentence?

Here is “whomever” used in a sentence: “Give the tickets to whomever arrives first.”

What part of speech is “whomever”?

“Whomever” is a pronoun.