Whoever/huːˈevər/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Flexible Usage You can use 'whoever' to refer to people in flexible situations without needing specific names. Whoever is available can start the project. Pro Tip 2/3Question and Answer 'Whoever' can be used in both questions and answers when the person is unknown or irrelevant. Whoever called earlier didn't leave a message. Pro Tip 3/3Indefinite Reference 'Whoever' refers to any person out of an indefinite group, without discrimination. Whoever has done this will be punished.