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whatever (A2)

pronoun, determiner, interjection

Pronunciation: /wɒtˈɛvər/

Used to express indifference or to refer to anything or everything that is the case.

whatever happens (collocation): No matter what occurs. — "We will continue the project, whatever happens."
whatever you do (collocation): No matter what actions you take. — "Whatever you do, don't tell him the secret."
whatever for (prepositional phrase): For what reason or purpose. — "You want to learn ancient Greek? Whatever for?"