whatever
pronunciation
How to pronounce whatever in British English:
UK [wɒtˈevə(r)]
How to pronounce whatever in American English:
US [wətˈevər]
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- Adjective:
- one or some or every or all without specification
Word Origin
- whatever (pron.)
- mid-14c., "what in the world," emphatic of what, with ever. From late 14c. as "anything at all; all of; no matter what or who." From late 14c. as an adjective, "any sort of, any, every; no matter what, regardless of what." From 1870 as "whatever may be the cause, at any event," which could be the source of the modern teen slang dismissive use.
Example
- 1. You can use whatever object turns you on .
- 2. We love you whatever you 're wearing .
- 3. But whatever the international response , speed is essential .
- 4. Whatever hour you woke there was a door shutting .
- 5. You need not to pretend and imitate others for whatever reasons .