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 …

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 …

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!

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.

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 …

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.

Nov 7, 2020 · Whatever is an adverb. Often (but not always), when an adverb (or adjective) fronts a clause, the verb and the subject may be inverted. Your second example is an example of …

Jan 30, 2019 · Hi everyone, I would like to know the part of speech that the "whatever" is serving in the following sentence. The building must be saved, whatever the cost.

Nov 6, 2012 · I can understand why you used 'whatever' to say you agreed, but 'whatever' used by itself does sound rude. See the discussion in this thread: What ever & whatever It's difficult …

Aug 14, 2016 · In the US we would say: I'll do whatever is necessary. I'll do what is necessary. I'll do whatever is needed. Sometimes you hear "needful" but it is very old-fashioned.