whateverdeterminer
no matter whichused before a noun to mean any at all, with no limit or condition on which one
Whatever offers a completely open choice, stronger than any: take whatever seat you like means it truly does not matter which.
- Wear whatever shoes are most comfortable.
- We'll deal with whatever problems come up.
- Choose whatever topic interests you most.
- I'll help you with whatever task you need.
Compare any
Usage
Standing alone, without a following noun, whatever is a pronoun: Do whatever you like, Whatever you decide is fine — a separate entry, whatever.
See also whatever (whatever standing alone, without a following noun: do whatever you like)