Whatever

/wətˈɛvər/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Used to describe something that is unimportant or irrelevant.

He always makes whatever comments that don't really matter.

Of any kind or degree.

I am open to whatever suggestions you might have.

interjection

Used to express indifference or a lack of preference.

You can choose whatever you like for dinner, I’m not picky.

Used to emphasize a lack of concern or interest.

Whatever happens, I will support you.

pronoun

Anything or everything that; no matter what.

Take whatever you need from the pantry.

Used to refer to any unspecified thing or amount.

She said whatever is on sale, she will buy.

Middle English, from what + ever.

Whatever you say

A phrase indicating agreement or compliance.

Whatever floats your boat

Used to indicate that someone's preference is acceptable.

Whatever works

Whatever method or approach is effective.

Whatever it takes

Indicating a willingness to do anything to achieve a goal.

whichever

Used to indicate a choice among several options.

whoever

Indicating any person; of any person.

whenever

Indicating any time.

A casual expression showing disinterest.

She told him about her day, and he just said 'whatever'.

A way to say 'I'm over it' or 'it doesn't matter'.

I didn't get the job, and honestly, I said 'whatever' and moved on.