det

whatever

ot-EHV-uh

det

Any at all, no matter which; used to show something applies without restriction.

"Take whatever seat is free."

"Whatever reason he gives, I won't believe it."

pron

Anything at all, regardless of what it is.

"Whatever happens, stay calm."

"Eat whatever you like from the fridge."

intj

Used to dismiss something as unimportant or to show indifference.

""You're late again." "Whatever.""

How to Use Whatever

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA flexible word meaning "anything, no matter what" — or, as an interjection, a dismissive "I don't care."

When to use it

The interjection use ("Whatever.") is informal and can sound curt or dismissive.

Common pairings

whatever happens whatever it takes or whatever

more whatever comparative, whatevers plural, whatevers plural, most whatever superlative

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From Middle English, formed by joining "what" and "ever" for emphasis.

ever never lever sever fever clever however forever whenever believer wherever whomever