INDEX:
1. NO MATTER WHAT/HOW MUCH ETC
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1. NO MATTER WHAT/HOW MUCH ETC
▷ no matter /nəʊ ˈmætəʳ/ [adverb]
use this when you want to make it clear that nothing will change a situation, your intention etc :
no matter how much/many
▪ I’m determined to go to New York, no matter how much it costs.
no matter what/who/when etc
▪ Paul always calls me every day, no matter where he is.
▪ No matter what position he plays, he’ll be a great asset to the team.
no matter how good/small/hot etc
▪ I never win, no matter how hard I try.
▪ Dad was determined to get to the truth, no matter how long it took.
▷ however /haʊˈevəʳ/ [adverb]
use this when the fact that something is very big, good etc does not change a situation :
however much/many
▪ However much I try, I just don’t understand him at all.
however however adj/adv
▪ I could never watch any movie more than once, however good it is.
▪ Each one of us, however old or however young, is a valuable member of society.
▷ whatever/whichever/whoever /wɒtˈevəʳǁwɑːt-, wɪtʃˈevəʳ, huːˈevəʳ/ [pronoun/determiner]
used when it is not important what happens, who does something etc, because it does not change the situation or your intention :
▪ ‘I don’t care,’ Carrie cried, ‘whatever anyone says!’
▪ We can take a taxi or the bus, whichever comes first.
▪ He’s a capable man. I’m sure he can deal with whatever problems arise.
▪ Don’t forget, it’s your job to support your leader, whoever it is.
whichever of somebody/something
▪ Whichever of the cars you choose, I’m sure you’ll be very pleased.
▷ regardless /rɪˈgɑːʳdləs/ [adverb]
use this when what is done is not affected by different situations, problems etc :
regardless of
▪ The rate of contribution to the pension plan is the same for all employees, regardless of age.
regardless of whether/what/who etc
▪ Many people stick with their banks regardless of whether they offer the best deal.
carry on/continue regardless
▪ It may rain by the end of the day, but we plan to carry on regardless.
▷ irrespective of something /ˌɪrɪˈspektɪv əv something/ [preposition]
use this when the same thing happens in every case without being affected by facts such as age, size, time, or position :
▪ The job is open to anyone with the right qualifications, irrespective of their age.
▪ Justice for all, irrespective of race or class, is everyone’s right.
irrespective of what/where/who etc
▪ All children should have access to the latest technology, irrespective of where they live or how much their parents earn.
▷ never mind /ˌnevəʳ ˈmaɪnd/
use this to say that something should be ignored because it does not affect the situation or your intention :
never mind that!
▪ ‘How do you know so much about Jake anyway?’ ‘Never mind that!’
never mind something
▪ I want this wedding to be perfect, never mind the cost.
never mind what/why/when etc
▪ Never mind what Jalal says, Peter is a trusted member of our community.
never mind that
▪ Never mind that it’s late. I need to talk to you now.
▷ come what may /ˌkʌm wɒt ˈmeɪ/
use this when you are determined to do something whatever happens :
▪ I’ll be there come what may. I promise.
▪ Some people are getting out of the country fast, but my cousin’s family has decided to stay, come what may.