Definition Synonyms
Definition of whatever - Reverso English Dictionary
Pronoun
1.
languageanything that; all that
- Whatever happens, we will support you.
2.
determinationno matter what
- Whatever happens, we will support you.
3.
indifferenceregardless of anything that
- Take whatever you need from the shelf.
Adjective
1.
freedomemphasizes lack of restriction in referring to any thing or amount
- Take whatever book you like best..
2.
- His explanation was whatever, lacking any real detail.
Adverb
1.
flexibilityin any case or regardless of anything else
- Whatever happens, we'll be there on time..
2.
negative emphasisin any way or at all
- He didn't help me whatever.
3.
interrogative emphasisin what way or to what extent
- Whatever did you mean by that?
Expressions with whatever
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ask or wonder about the next event or action
Whatever next? I wonder what they will do now.
express agreement or compliance with someone's statement
If you think it's best, then whatever you say.
express curiosity about a past trend or event
Whatever happened to the disco era?
no matter the expense or effort required
She will succeed, whatever it costs.
extreme measures to accomplish something
He used whatever it takes to win the race.
achieving a goal regardless of expense or effort
She vowed to succeed, whatever the cost.
in any weather condition without change
The picnic will happen whatever the weather.
any methods needed to get a result, even hard or extreme
The team used whatever means necessary to win.
in any situation without considering the cost
She will succeed at whatever cost.
do what makes you happy or satisfied
If you want to paint your house purple, whatever floats your boat.
in any situation or event
He was determined to succeed whatever may come.
expresses disbelief about someone's actions or decisions
Whatever possessed you to wear that outfit?
proceed despite potential negative outcomes
She decided to speak out, whatever the consequences.
the cost or sacrifice needed for something
She was determined to succeed, whatever the price.
do what makes you happy or excited
If painting makes you happy, then do whatever turns you on.
in any situation or circumstance
Whatever happens, we will stay together.
highlights persistence despite actions
Whatever John does, he always tries his best.
regardless of what a person says
Whatever the coach says, I'm still going.
give advice or warning about actions
Whatever you do, avoid the busy streets during rush hour.
without knowing or specifying the reason
She left the party early for whatever reason.
unspecified cause or justification for something
She left the party early, whatever the reason.
expresses acceptance of any method that achieves the goal
If you want to tape it instead of glue, whatever works.
using any method necessary to achieve something
She will succeed by whatever means necessary.
complete absence of anything
There was nothing whatever in the empty room.
Origin of whatever
Old English, hwæt (what) + æfre (ever)
Terms with whatever included in their meaning
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prepositional phrase
whatever the situation or outcome is
degree
to whatever degree or extent
acceptance
accept whatever is available without complaint
improvised
made quickly using whatever is available in a makeshift way
language
in whatever way or manner
encouragement
do whatever you want without hesitation
determination
do whatever is necessary to achieve something
do anything
do whatever is necessary to achieve something
extreme effort
do whatever is necessary to achieve something
availability
whatever is available in a situation
acceptance
accept whatever is available without knowing details
obedience
i will do whatever you want
leave helpless
leave someone alone to face whatever happens
accept consequences
receive whatever happens or is given, often as a result
full freedom
allow someone to do whatever they want
time
at whatever time someone judges the action suitable or right
do anything
do whatever you want or prefer
helpful
willing to do whatever is needed to help
any method
in whatever way or manner
extent
to whatever extent or degree
abr: whatever
shows you do not care about the choice
location
in whatever place or situation
abr: Whatever
expression used when you do not care about something
abr: whatever
anything or everything, not caring which
Examples of whatever in a sentence
Whatever you decide, I'll support you. Whatever you choose, we will be there for you. Whatever the outcome, we must stay united. Choose whatever suits your taste from the menu. You can wear whatever you find comfortable. Choose whatever option suits you.
You can wear whatever clothes you want. The movie was whatever, not worth the hype. Her response was whatever, showing no interest. We'll finish the project, whatever it takes. She didn't care for the rules whatever. The changes didn't affect the outcome whatever. Whatever could have caused that noise? Whatever are they doing outside?
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- French:tout ce qui, n'importe quel, ...
- German:was auch immer, welches auch immer, ...
- Italian:qualunque cosa, qualunque, ...
- Spanish:lo que sea, cualquier, ...
- Portuguese:que seja, qualquer, ...
- Chinese:任何, 随便, ...
- Japanese:何が, どれでも, ...
- Arabic:مَهْمَا يَكُن, أَيّ, ...
- Hebrew:כָּל מָה שֶׁ, כָּל, ...
- Russian:что бы ни, любой, ...
- Ukrainian:що б, будь-який, ...
- Hindi:जो भी, कोई भी, ...
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