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 …

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.

Nov 7, 2020 · Whatever is an adverb. Often (but not always), when an adverb (or adjective) fronts a clause, the verb and the subject may be inverted. Your second example is an example of …

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 …

Aug 19, 2022 · I always hear people say 'whatever comes in the future.' I want to know whether the followings are correct as well: Whatever will come in the future. Whatever may come in the …

Jul 3, 2022 · What happens happens. Whatever will happen will happen. What is the deference？ I believe you mean difference, not deference. The difference between "happens" and "will …

Nov 6, 2012 · I can understand why you used 'whatever' to say you agreed, but 'whatever' used by itself does sound rude. See the discussion in this thread: What ever & whatever It's difficult …

Sep 24, 2014 · If you go into a public library, you can borrow whatever you want - any book, or any of the videos or CDs if they have them. If you're given a choice of a dozen books, you can …

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!

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.