whatever

Speech parts

1. whatever - Noun

2. whatever - Adjective

3. whatever - Adverb

4. whatever - Pronoun

5. whatever - Interjection

6. whatever - Adjective Satellite

7. whatever - Determiner

Meaning

Anything soever which; the thing or things of any kind; being this or that; of one nature or another; one thing or another; anything that may be; all that; the whole that; all particulars that; -- used both substantively and adjectively.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

any whatsoever however nevertheless anyhow all nonetheless each either regardless anyway notwithstanding knower aught what

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Antonyms

wow ooh cor gramercy so thank you

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Related terms

however wherever wheresoever whosoever whenever whatsoever

Phrases with the word

whatever next Whatever the case may be whatever happens for whatever reason whatever the case whatever happens, happens

Anagrams

everwhat

Examples

Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame. Benjamin Franklin

Throughout the day, try to remember God more often. If you feel bad, turn to Him: "Lord, I feel bad, help me." If you feel good: "Lord, glory to You, thank You for this joy." If you are worried about someone: "Lord, I am worried about him, help him." Whatever happens, turn it into prayer. Ambrose of Optina

When I am at Rome I fast as the Romans do; when I am at Milan I do not fast. So likewise you, whatever church you come to, observe the custom of the place, if you would neither give offence to others, nor take offence from them. Ambrose

The madman and the rich do whatever they want. Turkish Proverb

Whatever you do, think about it seven times. Filipino Proverb

Whatever accomplishment you boast of in the world, there is someone better than you. African Proverb

Close letter words and terms

whaten whatev whatevah whatever became of whatever butters your biscuit whatever butters your biscuits