whoever

pronoun6

1. •
   any person at all, when it does not matter which, used to begin part of a sentence

   • Whoever breaks the law will be punished.
2. •
   The person that (no matter who).

   • Whoever robbed that old lady ought to be locked up.
   • I don't know what it is. Ask whoever put it there.
3. •
   (informal) Any person or persons.

   • I don't care who gets it; give it to whoever.
4. •
   Regardless of the person or persons that.

   • Whoever stole the painting, the police will catch the thief in no time.
5. •
   Who ever: an emphatic form of who.

   • Whoever thought up that stupid idea?
6. •
   Misspelling of who ever other than in interrogative use.

   • He is the tallest man whoever lived. (incorrect usage)