Who vs whoever, whom vs whomever, whoever vs whomever

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Could somebody help me about the above subject? when to use those and can they work the same way or could be interchange, like instead of whoever i will use whomever? Thanks

Andriy Lapin · Accepted Answer

Dear friend,

These words with -ever suggest indefiniteness: whoever means 'anyone who' (Whoever passes this exam is a genius) or 'no matter who' (I'll speak to whoever is in charge). In questions, use two separate words:

Who ever could it be?

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'Whomever' is a rare and very formal form of 'whoever', as in Give it to whomever/whoever you want. Do not be afraid to use 'whoever', except in very formal prose.

Respectfully, Gleb Chebrikoff

Philip · Answer

Gleb_Chebrikoff
'Whomever' is a rare and very formal form of 'whoever', as in Give it to whomever/whoever you want. Do not be afraid to use 'whoever', except in very formal prose.

But please, do not use 'whomever' unless you know it's correct.

The rules governing are the same as those for 'who' and whom': what follows is the determining factor.

I don't know who [subject of the verb coming up] is coming.

I don't know whom [object of the verb coming up] he invited.

Anonymous · Answer

Whomever is NOT the formal of whoever. It is the objective case.

Who vs whoever, whom vs whomever, whoever vs whomever

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