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whatever vs Whichever

Both 'whatever' and 'whichever' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Whatever' is used when referring to any thing or things without restriction, while 'whichever' is used when a selection needs to be made from a specific set of options.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 720 views

whatever

The word 'whatever' is correct and commonly used in English. It is used to refer to any thing or things without restriction.

You can use 'whatever' when you want to refer to any thing or things without specifying a particular one. It is often used in casual conversation.

Examples:

You can choose whatever you like from the menu.
Whatever happens, I'll be there for you.
I'll eat whatever you cook for dinner.
She can wear whatever she wants to the party.
You can do whatever you please with your free time.

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Factory workers, mechanics, whatever you think.
Ask for whatever you need from Lieutenant Provenza.
I swear, whatever it is...
Protocol accounts for whatever comes up.
There is nothing like fresh fish, whatever kind.
And some Blammos, whatever flavor.
For trespassing, obstruction, tampering- whatever.
500 million to spend on whatever you want.
Or whatever's left after my grief cruise.
Say whatever pops into your mind.
Rats fed off whatever was left.
Obviously whatever Miller knew he leaked to broadcast.
People define honor as whatever makes them feel honorable.
OK, whatever Bradshaw saw was crashing.
They just go with whatever sounds right.
Because whatever happened to him probably just started.
Anna does whatever her king asks.
Harlee, whatever happened, it just...
Look Jeremy, whatever happened here...
Youknowsheneeds whatever we can send her.

Alternatives:

anything
any
everything

Whichever

The word 'whichever' is correct and commonly used in English. It is used when a selection needs to be made from a specific set of options.

'Whichever' is used when you need to choose one option from a specific set of options. It implies a selection among a limited number of choices.

Examples:

You can choose whichever color you like for the car.
Whichever book you pick, I'll read it with you.
I'll go to whichever restaurant you prefer.
You can take whichever route you think is best.
Whichever team wins will advance to the finals.

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Whichever girl comes to each of us, that's our girlfriend.
Whichever bags you choose, the Cryovac brand is your guarantee of superior protection and outstanding presentation.
Whichever candidate you support, it's essential that you get out to vote.
Whichever road Thatcher took, he's late.
Whichever one of you thieves is in charge, identify yourself.
Whichever one it is lives in an igloo.
Whichever one you catch, just take that one.
Whichever mobile home you choose, privacy and perfect bliss are guaranteed.
Whichever treatment you choose, do not give up.
Whichever view you click on becomes the active view, and is available for editing.
Whichever window cannot be closed manually like one.
Whichever method is chosen, there will have to be communication with citizens.
Whichever Member State you look at, that represents the large majority of businesses.
Whichever path you choose... you bring that fate upon yourself.
Whichever task you choose, do it silently.
Whichever direction I go, I got you in both places to cover me.
Whichever resort you've chosen... we are sure you will have a fascinating and rewarding stay here.
Whichever direction I go, I got you in both places to cover me.
Whichever it is, nobody is anybody's prisoner when we touch land.
Whichever one hasn't burned down.

Alternatives:

any
any one
whatever

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