Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Lesson 130--Whatever



Whatever


 

Whatever has more than one use, but the basic idea is that it means, it doesn't matter what.  Though it can be used as an answer to a question very informally, it often joins clauses in a sentence.

examples

I will do whatever you want.
Whatever he says, don't answer.
He spends his money on whatever he wants.

as a answer

A: What do you want to eat for dinner?
B: Whatever.(informal: be careful with your voice tone as this can sound rude)
or
B: Whatever you would like. (more polite)

as complete disregard for what someone says.

A: You can't eat hear.
B: Whatever. (usually accompanied by a gesture indicating you are not listening or a rather sarcastic voice)

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