
Whatever/What happened to...? | WordReference Forums
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 …
for whatever reason / whatever the reason - WordReference Forums
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 …
Whatsoever Vs. Whatever - WordReference Forums
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!
Whatever happens happens - WordReference Forums
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 …
‘Whatever’ vs ‘What Ever’ | WordReference Forums
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 …
whatever vs whichever - WordReference Forums
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.
Part of speech of Whatever - WordReference Forums
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.
Whatever the case may be / whatever may be the case
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 …
be like, yeah, whatever - WordReference Forums
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).
Whatever the situation may be/are in vs. whatever happens
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 …