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  1. 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 …

  2. 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 …

  3. 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!

  4. 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 …

  5. ‘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 …

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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 …

  9. 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).

  10. 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 …