Meaning of Whatever
In simple words: any thing or any one; used to show indifference
Whatever in a sentence
- Take whatever action is needed.
- Do whatever you like.
- Whatever decision he made I would support it.
- You have our support, whatever you decide.
- Whatever do you mean?
- Chocolate-flavoured carrots! **Whatever next**?
- ‘You should try a herbal remedy.’ ‘Yeah, whatever.’
- ‘What would you like to do today?’ ‘Whatever.’
- It's the same in any situation: in a prison, hospital or whatever.
- Don't tell Paul, whatever you do!
How to use Whatever
Often used to dismiss a topic or show lack of concern. Avoid in formal contexts; can come off as rude if not used lightly.
Grammar pattern
standalone expression
Memory hint
Think of 'what-ever' as a way to say 'I don't care'.
Related words
Collocations with Whatever
- whatever you want
- whatever happens
- whatever it takes
Synonyms for Whatever
- anything
- whichever
- no matter what
Common mistakes with Whatever
- Used too seriously in formal writing.
- Confused with 'whichever' in context.
- Mispronounced as 'what-ever' instead of 'whatev-er'.
Whatever appears in
Whatever in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
أي شيء
أي شيء أو أي شخص؛ تستخدم لإظهار اللامبالاة
- Bengaliবাংলা
যা খুশি তাই, যাই হোক না কেন
যেকোনো জিনিস বা যেকোনো একজন; উদাসীনতা বোঝাতে ব্যবহৃত হয়
- GermanDeutsch
Was auch immer, Egal was
irgendeine Sache oder irgendeine Person; wird verwendet, um Gleichgültigkeit zu zeigen
- SpanishEspañol
Lo que sea
cualquier cosa o cualquier persona; usado para mostrar indiferencia
- Persianفارسی
هر چی, هر چی که
هر چیزی یا هر کسی؛ برای نشون دادن بیاهمیت بودن یا بیتفاوتی
- FrenchFrançais
Peu importe, Quoi que ce soit, N'importe quoi
n'importe quoi, peu importe
- Hindiहिन्दी
जो भी
कोई भी चीज़ या कोई भी व्यक्ति; उदासीनता दिखाने के लिए इस्तेमाल किया जाता है
- ItalianItaliano
Qualsiasi cosa, Qualunque cosa
Qualsiasi cosa o chiunque; usato per mostrare indifferenza
- PortuguesePortuguês
O que quer que seja, Qualquer coisa
qualquer coisa que você escolher ou que aconteça
- RussianРусский
Что угодно, всё что угодно, как угодно
любая вещь или любой человек; используется для выражения безразличия
- Urduاردو
جو کچھ بھی
کوئی بھی چیز یا کوئی بھی شخص؛ بے پرواہی ظاہر کرنے کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے
- Chinese中文
随便
任何事或任何人;用来表示无所谓
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Frequently asked questions about Whatever
What does Whatever mean?
any thing or any one; used to show indifference
What is the definition of Whatever?
any or every; anything or everything
How do you use Whatever in a sentence?
Take whatever action is needed.
Can you give another example of Whatever?
Do whatever you like.
What are synonyms for Whatever?
Common alternatives include anything, whichever, no matter what.
What is the opposite of Whatever?
Opposite meanings include nothing, none, no matter what.
What words go with Whatever?
It commonly pairs with whatever you want, whatever happens, whatever it takes.
What are common mistakes when using Whatever?
Used too seriously in formal writing. Confused with 'whichever' in context. Mispronounced as 'what-ever' instead of 'whatev-er'.
How do you pronounce Whatever?
US: /["/wətˈevər/"]/, UK: /["/wɒtˈevə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Whatever formal or informal?
"Whatever" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use Whatever?
Often used to dismiss a topic or show lack of concern. Avoid in formal contexts; can come off as rude if not used lightly.
What CEFR level is Whatever?
"Whatever" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.





























