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 happened to …

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!

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 modifying the …

Oct 28, 2007 · Her response is rude, implies she doesn't care, and grammatically incorrect. The correct version would be "whatever," which is a relatively recent way of saying, "I don't care about whatever …

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 have …

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 happen" is …

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 should be the …

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 inversion.

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.

Nov 6, 2012 · I can understand why you used 'whatever' to say you agreed, but 'whatever' used by itself does sound rude. See the discussion in this thread: What ever & whatever It's difficult to think of a …