0 it is not important what is; it makes no difference what (is): --
1 anything or everything: --
Apparently he "discovered himself" in India, whatever that means (= I do not know what that means).
"So, I'll bring red wine." "Sure, whatever (= bring that or anything else)."
Don't, whatever you do, tell Patrick (= you certainly should not tell him).
"What can we do tonight?" "It's up to you - whatever you want."
I eat whatever I want and I still don't seem to put on weight.
2 used instead of the word "what" to add emphasis to a phrase, usually expressing surprise: --
3 → whatsoever : --
4 something that is said to show that you do not respect or care about what someone is saying, especially someone who is asking you to agree with them or agree to do something: --
5 something whose particular nature or type you do not know: --
He's got the committee firmly under his thumb - they agree to whatever he asks.
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It's a very permissive school where the children are allowed to do whatever they like.
You can eat whatever you like as long as it's in moderation.
Tolerant of human frailty in whatever form, she almost never judged people.
Whatever you think of him, you have to admire his determination.
He was taught at school to keep a stiff upper lip, whatever happens.
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