
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 happened to …
‘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 have …
What ever & whatever - WordReference Forums
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 …
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 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.
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 modifying the …
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 happen" is …
whatever (that) is easier for you | WordReference Forums
Jul 16, 2010 · I'd certainly understand "Whatever that is easier for you", but like Aidanriley and Soccergal I wouldn't use it in my own writing. I might, however, use it in speech.
However, anyway, whatever - WordReference Forums
Nov 17, 2007 · Ciao a tutti! Qual'è la differenza tra however, anyway e whatever? Ho controllato nel dizionario e mi sembra che significhino più o meno la stessa cosa. C'è qualche uso particolare per i …
Whatever reason / reasons - verb agreement? - WordReference Forums
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 …