Looking for the meaning of the word WHATEVER in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of WHATEVER with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Whatever
Speech Type: Pronoun
wɒtˈɛvə
used to emphasize a lack of restriction in referring to any thing or amount, no matter what
Short Definition:used to emphasize lack of restriction
Examples:- do whatever you like
- take whatever action is needed
used for emphasis instead of ‘what’ in questions, typically expressing surprise or confusion
Short Definition:used for emphasis instead of 'what' in questions
Examples:- whatever is the matter?
Word: Whatever
Speech Type: Determiner
wɒtˈɛvə
used to emphasize a lack of restriction in referring to any thing or amount, no matter what
Short Definition:used to emphasize lack of restriction
Examples:- do whatever you like
- take whatever action is needed
used for emphasis instead of ‘what’ in questions, typically expressing surprise or confusion
Short Definition:used for emphasis instead of 'what' in questions
Examples:- whatever is the matter?
Word: Whatever
Speech Type: Adverb
wɒtˈɛvə
at all; of any kind (used for emphasis)
Short Definition:at all
Examples:- they received no help whatever
no matter what happens
Short Definition:no matter what happens
Examples:- we told him we'd back him whatever
Word: Whatever
Speech Type: Interjection
wɒtˈɛvə
said as a response indicating a reluctance to discuss something, often implying indifference
Short Definition:said as response indicating reluctance to discuss something, often implying indifference
Examples:- ‘I'll call you later.’ I shrugged. ‘Whatever.’
Word: Whatever
Speech Type: Other
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