Whichever - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Whichever is a pronoun or determiner used to refer to any one or more items from a definite set, emphasizing that the choice does not matter. Example: Choose whichever book you like.
Definition:
Used to refer to any one of a set of possibilities without restriction.
Synonyms:
whatever, any, whichever one, no matter which
Part of Speech:
pronoun, determiner
Antonyms:
none, neither
Common Collocations:
whichever you choose, whichever way, whichever option, whichever comes first
Derivatives:
whichevers (rare), whicheverness (rare)
Usage Tips:
Use "whichever" when emphasizing freedom of choice among options in a sentence.
Common Phrases:
take whichever you like, whichever way the wind blows, choose whichever suits you best
Etymology:
Derived from Middle English "which ever," combining "which" and "ever" for emphasis on choice.
Examples:
- 1. You can pick whichever book interests you most.
- 2. Whichever path you take will lead to the same destination.
- 3. She’ll wear whichever dress fits her best for the party.
- 4. Whichever team scores first will gain an early advantage.