Meaning & Definition of word "Whatsoever"
Whatsoever
/ˌwɒtˈsoʊˌɛvər/
adverb:
- 1. At all; of any kind.
- Example: I have no interest in that subject whatsoever.
- 2. Used for emphasis, especially after a negative.
- Example: There were no complaints whatsoever about the service.
- 3. Of any sort; at all.
- Example: He has no experience whatsoever in this field.
Etymology
●Middle English 'what so ever', meaning 'whatever'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
none whatsoever:
No amount or degree of something at all.
whatsoever it takes:
By any means necessary; whatever is needed.
whatever the case may be:
Regardless of the circumstances.
Related Words
what:
Used to ask for information about something.
any:
One or some, no matter which.
Slang Meanings of whatsoever
Meaning: Not at all.
● Example Sentence: I didn't care what they thought, not whatsoever.
Meaning: No way.
● Example Sentence: That's not happening, whatsoever.