whichever — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

whichever (/wɪtʃˈev.ər/)

pronoun  ·  Intermediate  ·  Question Words

🔊 /wɪtʃˈev.ər/

Meaning

Meaning: any one that

Any one or any number from a limited set.

Examples

🗣 Choose whichever seat you like; they are all empty.

Etymology

A compound of ‘which’ plus ‘ever’.

How & Where It’s Used

Used for free choice among known options.

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Tags: relative, choice

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