whatever · pronoun /wɒtˈevər/
whatever (ANYTHING)
B1 anything or everything
Dictionary examples:
The children are allowed to do whatever they want.
I eat whatever I want and I still don't seem to gain weight.
Whatever I say I always seem to get it wrong.
Learner example:
I think people should wear whatever they want to. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Spanish)
whatever (NO DIFFERENCE)
B2 used to say that what happens is not important because it does not change a situation
Dictionary example:
Whatever happens, you know that I'll stand by you.
Learner example:
Whatever you decide, I hope you enjoy a wonderful summer. (First Certificate in English; B2; Greek)
or whatever
B2 or other things of the same kind
Dictionary example:
If you need to wash, or whatever, we can meet you later.
whatever · determiner /wɒtˈevər/
whatever
B2 used to say that what happens is not important because it does not change a situation
Dictionary examples:
We'll go whatever the weather.
Whatever else may be said of him, Mr. Meese is not scared of a fight.
But whatever the reason, most people who move from one region to another are under 35 years old.
Learner example:
Whatever you decide, I hope you enjoy a wonderful summer. (First Certificate in English; B2; Greek)
