English · Question Words
whatever
/wɒtˈev.ər/
[/wɒtˈev.ər/]
anything that
Intermediatepronoun
Definition
Anything or everything; no matter what.
Example
Whatever you decide, I will fully support your choice.
Whatever you decide, I will fully support your choice.
Etymology
A compound of 'what' plus 'ever', strengthening the meaning.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for open choices and, casually, to show indifference.