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whichever vs whatever

Both 'whichever' and 'whatever' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Whichever' is used when there is a limited number of choices, and the speaker wants to emphasize the selection from those options. 'Whatever' is used when there is an unlimited or unspecified number of choices, and the speaker is not concerned with the specific options.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 938 views

whichever

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'whichever' when you are referring to a limited number of choices and want to emphasize the selection from those options.

Examples:

You can choose whichever color you like.
Whichever way you go, you'll reach the destination.
Whichever book you choose, I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

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You can choose whichever game you like.
Get me whichever tabloid rat owes us a favor.
Equal say, with whichever title you choose.
So that whichever bottle Kati took, your plan would still work.
Or next door, whichever's closer.
Chaperone, steward, baby-sitter, whichever term tickles you fancy most, brother.
And when they're done, seize Winterfell from whichever thief survives.
I can beam them to whichever school I want to.
I meant whichever perpetual student wizard it was, who monkeyed around with the Octavo.
And remove whichever organs they please?
I'm not seeing any mention of your particular combination of symptoms or side effects, whichever they are.
Or whichever car we've left in Hebden, and be at the hotel bang on 10:00am.
And in particular the consciousness of whichever white man happens to be sitting in the Oval Office.
Four-wheel drive system working now sending the power to whichever wheel has the most grip.
Whatever you want, telemarketing, whichever.
However, so far we have not really done enough to take advantage of Europe's enormous tourist potential, whichever aspect we take.
Derek Morgan, whichever comes first.
Or your relationship with Duncan, whichever lasts longer.
And whichever board members you think you have in your camp.
And remove whichever organs they please?

Alternatives:

You can choose any color you like.
Pick whichever option suits you best.
Whichever path you take, I'll support you.
Whichever team wins, we all celebrate.
Whichever method you use, make sure it's effective.

whatever

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'whatever' when the number of choices is unlimited or unspecified, and the speaker is not concerned with the specific options.

Examples:

You can eat whatever you want for dinner.
Whatever happens, I'll be there for you.
I'll support you no matter whatever decision you make.

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Well, whatever makes you happy.
OK, whatever Bradshaw saw was crashing.
Enough to do whatever we want.
They believe whatever we tell them.
Roger, whatever you're thinking...
They just go with whatever sounds right.
So whatever you've done this quarter can be forgotten.
Face whatever comes, no matter how terrible.
Good luck with... whatever this is.
Togavirus causes congenital rubella, whatever that is.
And whatever got pushed through that grid.
Or planning whatever got Jared killed.
You were manipulated by whatever was in those cocoons.
Just... Give her whatever she wants.
So whatever you can give him...
Factory workers, mechanics, whatever you think.
Ask for whatever you need from Lieutenant Provenza.
Basically whatever's on the radio, whatever's popular.
The sudden talk of super idol or whatever...
Or whatever's left after my grief cruise.

Alternatives:

You can eat anything you want for dinner.
Whatever you decide, I'll support you.
Do whatever makes you happy.
Whatever you need, just let me know.
I'll do whatever it takes to help you.

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