whichever
wɪˈtʃɛvər
Definition Synonyms

Definition of whichever - Reverso English Dictionary

Determiner

1.
choiceindicating any one or more from a known set
  • Choose whichever book you like from the shelf.
any whatever
2.
no matter whichindicating no matter which one
  • Whichever route you take, you will reach the destination.
any either whatever

Adjective

1.
choicesany one of a set of options
  • Choose whichever book you like.
any whatever
2.
indifferenceno matter which option is chosen
  • Whichever path you take, you'll reach the end.
any whatever
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Expressions with whichever

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no matter how you look at it, the result is the same
Whichever way you slice it, the project was a complete failure.
no matter how you look at it, the result is the same
Whichever way you slice it, the project was a success.
connects clauses showing outcome is unchanged by circumstances
We will proceed, whichever the case may be.

Origin of whichever

Old English, hwilc (which) + ever (always)

Terms with whichever included in their meaning

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condition
whichever of these is true

Examples of whichever in a sentence

  • You can pick whichever option suits you best.
  • Whichever dress you choose, you will look great.
  • Whichever option you pick, it will be fine.
  • Take whichever route gets you there fastest.
  • Whichever option you choose, ensure it's the best for you.
  • Whichever book you choose, you'll enjoy the story.

View all translations of whichever

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  1. French:n'importe quel, quelconque, ...
  2. German:welches, beliebig, ...
  3. Italian:qualunque, qualsiasi, ...
  4. Spanish:cualquier, el que sea, ...
  5. Portuguese:qualquer, qualquer um, ...
  6. Chinese:任何, 任何一个的, ...
  7. Japanese:どの, どれでも, ...
  8. Arabic:أَيّ, مَهْما يَكُن, ...
  9. Hebrew:כָּל סֵפֶר שֶׁ, אֵיזֶה, ...
  10. Russian:любой, какой угодно, ...
  11. Ukrainian:будь-який, який би, ...
  12. Hindi:जो भी, ...

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