whatever

Definitions


[wɒtˈɛvə], (Pronoun)

Definitions:
- used to emphasize a lack of restriction in referring to any thing or amount, no matter what
(e.g: do whatever you like)

- used for emphasis instead of ‘what’ in questions, typically expressing surprise or confusion
(e.g: whatever is the matter?)


Phrases:
- or whatever

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[wɒtˈɛvə], (Determiner)

Definitions:
- used to emphasize a lack of restriction in referring to any thing or amount, no matter what
(e.g: do whatever you like)


Phrases:
- or whatever

Origin:


[wɒtˈɛvə], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- at all; of any kind (used for emphasis)
(e.g: they received no help whatever)

- no matter what happens
(e.g: we told him we'd back him whatever)


Phrases:
- or whatever

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[wɒtˈɛvə], (Interjection)

Definitions:
- said as a response indicating a reluctance to discuss something, often implying indifference
(e.g: ‘I'll call you later.’ I shrugged. ‘Whatever.’)


Phrases:
- or whatever

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