English
Adjective
whatever
- No matter which; for any
- Whatever choice you make, there will be consequences.
Usage note
- Whatever is used when referring to a large or unlimited number of options. For a small number of options, "whichever" is used.
Translations
no matter which; for any
- French: quel que soit , n'importe quel m, n'importe quelle f
|
|
|
Pronoun
whatever
- Anything that.
- Whatever you say is fine with me.
anything
Interjection
whatever
- A holophrastic expression used discourteously to indicate that the speaker does not consider the matter worthy of further discussion.
- Parent: For the last time, clean up your room!
- Child: Whatever.
- Anything; used to indicate that the speaker does not care which of several options should be chosen.
- Co-worker: Do you want Chinese or Mexican for lunch today?
- Other co-worker: Whatever.
Usage note
- Tone of voice is particularly important here in playing up or playing down the dismissive quality of the word.
Translations
indicating the matter is not worthy of further discussion
anything
The translation below needs to be checked by a native speaker and inserted into the appropriate table(s) above.
Translations
Related words
