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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    anyway nonetheless regardless however nevertheless notwithstanding no matter what in any case be that as it may at any rate in any event come what may do what you will for all that in spite of that like it or not no matter how whatever the case what if all the same after all at all events by any means by all means come hell or high water either way even so in either case one way or another somehow or other somehow someway still though too what with withal yet anyway you look at it any which way as the case may be.

    Meaning of Whatever

    The primary meaning of "whatever" is used to indicate a lack of concern or interest in something, or to suggest that something is unimportant or irrelevant.

    Definitions

    • Used to convey a sense of indifference or resignation, often in response to a question or statement.
    • * Used to indicate that something is unimportant or irrelevant.
    • * Used to suggest that someone is willing to accept or do something, no matter what it is.
    • * Used in a phrase to indicate that something will happen or is true, regardless of other factors.

    Etymology of Whatever

    The word "whatever" has its roots in Old English, with "what" derived from the Old English "hwæt", and "ever" from the Old English "æfre", which meant "always" or "at any time".
    The phrase "whatever" has been used in English since the 14th century, initially in a literal sense to mean "what thing or circumstance soever", and later developing its modern usage to convey indifference or resignation.

    Example Uses

    • "I'm going to the party tonight, whatever the weather."
    • * "You can choose whatever you like for dinner."
    • * "I'll do whatever it takes to finish the project on time."
    • * "Whatever happens, I'll always support you."

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    specifically particularly only exclusively solely completely totally entirely wholly utterly exactly precisely definitely certainly undoubtedly unquestionably inevitably necessarily obviously clearly evidently apparently seemingly supposedly allegedly supposedly presumably allegedly on the contrary conversely rather instead however on the other hand.

    Related Nouns

    attitude indifference resignation acceptance willingness flexibility adaptability tolerance patience perseverance determination resolve decision choice option alternative preference inclination tendency disposition mindset outlook perspective viewpoint stance position posture.

    Related Verbs

    accept tolerate allow permit enable facilitate accommodate adapt adjust conform comply cooperate agree consent concur assent acquiesce surrender yield give in relent reconcile compromise settle resolve decide choose select prefer opt elect pick.

    Related Adjectives

    indifferent resigned accepting willing flexible adaptable tolerant patient persevering determined resolute decisive choosy selective preferential inclined disposed minded outlooked viewpointed positional postural casual nonchalant laid-back easygoing carefree unconcerned unbothered untroubled unaffected.