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I. what·ever [(h)wɒtˈevəʳ, Am (h)wʌtˈevɚ] PRON

1. whatever rel (anything that):

whatever
whatever you choose is fine
I eat whatever I want
do whatever you want
whatever that means

2. whatever inf (that or something else):

whatever
I'll bring red wine then — sure, whatever
use chopped herbs, nuts, garlic, or whatever

3. whatever rel (no matter what):

whatever
whatever
whatever else may be said of Mr Meese, ...

4. whatever interrog (what on earth):

whatever
whatever are you talking about?
whatever is he doing with that rod!
whatever makes you think that?

II. what·ever [(h)wɒtˈevəʳ, Am (h)wʌtˈevɚ] ADJ inv

1. whatever (any):

whatever
take whatever action is needed

2. whatever (regardless of):

whatever
we'll go whatever the weather
whatever the outcome of the war, ...

III. what·ever [(h)wɒtˈevəʳ, Am (h)wʌtˈevɚ] ADV inv

1. whatever with negative (whatsoever):

whatever
there is no evidence whatever to show that ...

2. whatever inf (no matter what happens):

whatever
we told him we'd back him whatever