Jul 5, 2020 · The definition of whatever in Lexico (Oxford Dictionaries) is Used for emphasis instead of ‘what’ in questions, typically expressing surprise or confusion. Asking "Whatever happened to …

Sep 5, 2006 · I would like to know your opinion about the difference,in meaning and usage (if there is any of it), between whatsoever and whatever. Thank you very much!

Apr 9, 2021 · Hello! I'm a bit confused with two similar expressions in the title. My understanding was: for whatever reason= meaning "some kind of reason", whatever is used as an adjective modifying the …

Mar 27, 2014 · The American Heritage Dictionary seems to allow both: Both whatever and what ever may be used in sentences such as Whatever (or What ever) made her say that? Critics have …

Nov 17, 2007 · Ciao a tutti! Qual'è la differenza tra however, anyway e whatever? Ho controllato nel dizionario e mi sembra che significhino più o meno la stessa cosa. C'è qualche uso particolare per i …

May 2, 2011 · Whatever obstacle is correct and means any obstacle, any at all. Whichever obstacle is also correct but the meaning is different - any of the already mentioned obstacles.

Jan 30, 2019 · Hi everyone, I would like to know the part of speech that the "whatever" is serving in the following sentence. The building must be saved, whatever the cost.

Aug 14, 2016 · In the US we would say: I'll do whatever is necessary. I'll do what is necessary. I'll do whatever is needed. Sometimes you hear "needful" but it is very old-fashioned.

Nov 25, 2023 · I pretty much agree, but I think that "yeah, whatever" is an expression for "to be indifferent, not to care", i.e. the two words together form a single unit of meaning (lexical item).

Aug 18, 2020 · Hello, could you please help me? Whatever the situation may be, don’t lie to the person you love Whatever situation you are in, don’t lie to the person you love Don’t lie to the person you …