whatever
word
/ˌhwəˈtɛvɝ/, /ˌwəˈtɛvɝ/
wuh-TEV-er
/wɒtˈɛvɐ/
wot-EV-uh
Definition
Used to indicate anything or everything that is possible or available, or to show indifference to choices.
Usage & Nuances
Common in informal speech and writing. Can express indifference: 'Do whatever you want'. Also used to emphasize a wide range: 'I'll take whatever is available.' Avoid using it as a pronoun in very formal contexts.
Spanish: lo que sea - cualquieraPortuguese (BR): qualquer coisa - tanto fazPortuguese (PT): qualquer coisa - tanto fazChinese (Simplified): 无论什么 - 什么都Chinese (Traditional): 無論什麼 - 什麼都Hindi: जो भी - कोई भीArabic: مهما كان - أي شيءBengali: যেকোনো কিছু - যা-ই হোকRussian: что угодно - без разницыJapanese: 何でも - どうでもいいVietnamese: bất cứ cái gì - sao cũng đượcKorean: 무엇이든 - 아무거나 - 상관없어Turkish: her neyse - ne olursa olsunUrdu: جو بھی - کچھ بھیIndonesian: apa saja - terserah
Example Sentences
Whatever you decide, I will support you.
basic
You can choose whatever you like.
basic
He said, 'Whatever, I’m not interested anymore.'
natural
Do whatever you want, it’s your choice!
natural
She didn’t care whatever happened.
natural
I will eat whatever is available.
basic