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You're listening to Joanna
She has an American accent.
NGSL Rank: 674
whatever
wɒtˈɛvə ![Listen](https://i0.wp.com/ringolingo.com/wp-content/plugins/ringo-lingo/public/images/listen-icon-blue.png?w=1100&ssl=1)
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Meanings
pronoun
- used to emphasize a lack of restriction in referring to any thing or amount, no matter what.E.g. do whatever you like
pronoun
- used for emphasis instead of ‘what’ in questions, typically expressing surprise or confusion.E.g. whatever is the matter?
adverb
- at all; of any kind (used for emphasis).E.g. they received no help whatever
- no matter what happens.E.g. we told him we'd back him whatever
exclamation
- said as a response indicating a reluctance to discuss something, often implying indifference.E.g. ‘I'll call you later.’ I shrugged. ‘Whatever.’
Practise saying this word
whatever
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