Whatever

Pronunciation: /ˌwʌˈtɛvər/

Whatever (pronoun)

  1. Used to say any option or thing is fine.

Examples

  • Choose whatever suits you best.
  • You can take whatever you need.

Common collocations: choose whatever, take whatever, whatever clothes, whatever book, whatever happens

Whatever (determiner)

  1. Used to refer to any kind or amount of something.

Examples

  • You can wear whatever clothes you like.
  • Read whatever book you find interesting.

Whatever (adverb)

  1. Used to show that something is not important or does not matter.

Examples

  • I'll support you whatever happens.
  • Whatever you decide, I'll be there.

Synonyms of Whatever

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Whatever

  • when referring to a particular thing