whatever

(adjective, interjection, pronoun, determiner)

adjective

1. one or some or every or all without specification

- give me whatever peaches you don't want

- no milk whatsoever is left

Similar word(s): some, any, whatsoever

Sentences with whatever as an adjective:

- There is no point whatever in going on with this discussion.

determiner

1. No matter which; for any

- Whatever choice you make, there will be consequences.

2. (relative) Anything that.

- Whatever you say is fine with me.

interjection

1. (colloquial, dismissive) A holophrastic expression used discourteously to indicate that the speaker does not consider the matter worthy of further discussion.

- Child: Whatever!

pronoun

1. Anything; used to indicate that the speaker does not care about options.

- I'll do whatever I can.

- Do you want Chinese or Mexican for lunch today? — Whatever.