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whatever
adverb, conjunction, determiner, pronoun UK /wɒtˈevə(r)/ Whatever can be used in the following ways: as a relative pronoun (starting a relative clause that is the subject, object, or complement of another clause): You can choose whatever you like. as a determiner (followed by a noun and introducing a relative clause): We’ll be ready at whatever time you get here. as a question pronoun (starting a question): Whatever do you mean? as a conjunction (connecting two clauses): We must stay together whatever happens. as an adverb (after a noun or pronoun in a negative sentence): There is nothing whatever to worry about. 1 used for referring to anything or everything that happens or is available, needed, wanted etcNow you are free to do whatever you want. We shall be grateful for whatever help you can give us. Whatever project he works on is always successful. Whatever happened between Julius and me is none of your business. whatever else: Pack some clothes and whatever else you need for the journey. 2 when something does not matter 2a used for saying that what happens or what is true is not important, because it makes no difference to the situationYou know that you have our full support whatever you decide. Whatever happens in the these elections, things will never be the same again. Any business, whatever its size, can benefit from a management training programme. If you are unable to find work, for whatever reason, our advisers will be there to help you. Synonyms and related words
Words used for saying that something is unimportant 2b spokenused for saying that you do not mind which thing is chosen‘What can I offer you? Coffee, tea, lemonade?’ ‘Oh, I don’t mind. Whatever.’
3 spokenused for emphasizing ‘what’ in a question to show that you are surprised, interested, upset, or annoyedWhatever are you doing indoors on such a lovely day? What ever happened to that artist friend of yours? Whatever shall I do without you? whatever next?: And now they have birthday cards that play a tune! Whatever next? Synonyms and related words
Ways of adding emphasis to questions 4 used with a noun for emphasis in a negative statementI have no intention whatever of leaving. 5 spokenused for saying in an annoyed way that you will not try to change what someone thinks, says, or does, even though you do not agree with it‘They say we all have to come in for the meeting on Saturday.’ ‘Whatever.’ Synonyms and related words
Words used for saying that something is unimportant 6 mainly spokenused for referring to something when you do not know what it isYou there, whatever your name is, come and stand here. He said there were ‘technical difficulties’, whatever that means.
or whatever whatever you do whatever you say/whatever you think (is) best whatever
adverb, conjunction, determiner, pronoun US /wɑtˈevər/US /hwɑtˈevər/ Whatever can be used in the following ways: as a relative pronoun (starting a relative clause that is the subject, object, or complement of another clause): You can choose whatever you like. as a determiner (followed by a noun and introducing a relative clause): We’ll be ready at whatever time you get here. as a question pronoun (starting a question): Whatever do you mean? as a conjunction (connecting two clauses): We must stay together whatever happens. as an adverb (after a noun or pronoun in a negative sentence): There is nothing whatever to worry about. 1 used for referring to anything or everything that happens or is available, needed, wanted, etc.Now you are free to do whatever you want. We will be grateful for whatever help you can give us. Whatever project he works on is always successful. Whatever happened between Julius and me is none of your business. whatever else: Pack some clothes and whatever else you need for the trip. 2 when something does not matter 2a used for saying that what happens or what is true is not important, because it makes no difference to the situationYou know that you have our full support whatever you decide. Whatever happens in the these elections, things will never be the same again. Any business, whatever its size, can benefit from a management training program. If you are unable to find work, for whatever reason, our advisers will be there to help you. Synonyms and related words
Words used for saying that something is unimportant 2b spokenused for saying that you do not mind which thing is chosen“What can I offer you? Coffee, tea, lemonade?” “Oh, I don’t care. Whatever.”
3 spokenused for emphasizing “what” in a question to show that you are surprised, interested, upset, or annoyedWhat ever happened to that artist friend of yours? Whatever are you doing indoors on such a beautiful day? Whatever will I do without you? Synonyms and related words
Ways of adding emphasis to questions 4 used with a noun for emphasis in a negative statementI have no intention whatever of leaving. 5 spokenused for saying in an annoyed way that you will not try to change what someone thinks, says, or does, even though you do not agree with it“They say we all have to come in for the meeting on Saturday.” “Whatever.” Synonyms and related words
Words used for saying that something is unimportant 6 mainly spokenused for referring to something when you do not know what it isYou there, whatever your name is, come and stand here. He said there were “technical difficulties,” whatever that means.
or whatever whatever you do whatever you say/whatever you think (is) best whatever1 to do nothing in particularHe is between jobs at the moment and spends most of his days whatevering. Submitted by:
Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 07/04/2016
whatever1 to do nothing in particularHe is between jobs at the moment and spends most of his days whatevering. Submitted by:
Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 07/04/2016
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