
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 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.
‘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 reason / reasons - verb agreement? - WordReference …
Oct 25, 2012 · c. Whatever reasons you have is unacceptable. I am very confused. I have learned that 'Whatever reasons you have' is the subject and if the subject is the clause, the clause …
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).