WHICHEVER


Meaning of WHICHEVER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ (h)wɪtʃevə(r) ]

1.

You use whichever in order to indicate that it does not matter which of the possible alternatives happens or is chosen.

Israel offers automatic citizenship to all Jews who want it, whatever colour they are and whichever language they speak.

= whatever

DET : DET sing-n

Whichever is also a conjunction.

We will gladly exchange your goods, or refund your money, whichever you prefer.

= whatever

CONJ

2.

You use whichever to specify which of a number of possibilities is the right one or the one you mean.

...learning to relax by whichever method suits you best.

DET

Whichever is also a conjunction.

Fishing is from 6 am to dusk or 10.30pm, whichever is sooner...

CONJ

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