Whatever
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʍɒtˈɛv.ə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Whatever is a noun meaning (interrogative) What ever; emphatic form of 'what'.
Meaning
(interrogative) What ever; emphatic form of 'what'.
More Meanings
- Regardless of the ... that; for any ... that.
- Any ... that; of no matter what type or kind that.
- Any; of no matter what type or kind.
- (interrogative) What ever; emphasised form of 'what', used to ask which thing, event, circumstance, etc.
- Regardless of anything that.
- (fused relative) Anything that; all that.
- (slang) A thing or person whose actual name is unknown or forgotten.
Example Sentences
Good heavens! Whatever time is it?!
Whatever doubts I had were quickly dispelled.
I will stick with you, whatever fate befalls us.
Whatever your choice, there will be consequences.
Word Forms
- whatevers
Synonyms for whatever
Depending on context, synonyms include whatev, whevs, whoopee do, meh, any, whatsoever.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include whatsoever, any, some, anyways, anyhow, anyway.
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