whatever
Meaning
"Whatever" is used to refer to anything or everything, without being specific.
💡 Be careful not to use "whatever" in a negative way, as it can sound dismissive.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
This
morning
Maria
woke
up
early
and
went
to
the
kitchen
to
make
breakfast
.
She
looked
in
the
fridge
and
decided
to
cook
whatever
she
could
find
,
because
she
was
in
a
hurry
.
She
mixed
eggs
with
some
cheese
and
tomatoes
,
and
the
smell
made
her
smile
.
While
she
was
eating
,
she
thought
that
small
changes
like
this
could
make
her
day
better
.
After
breakfast
she
cleaned
the
dishes
and
left
the
house
feeling
ready
for
work
.
Common Phrases
whatever you want
whatever happens
whatever it takes
Synonyms
Related Words
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