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whichever

adjective
which·​ev·​er | \ hwich-ˈe-vÉ™r How to pronounce whichever (audio) , wich-\

Definition of whichever

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: being whatever one or ones out of a group : no matter which its soothing … effect will be the same whichever way you take it — Punch

whichever

pronoun

Definition of whichever (Entry 2 of 2)

: whatever one or ones out of a group take two of the four elective subjects, whichever you prefer

Examples of whichever in a Sentence

Adjective

 Choose whichever one you want. He will support whichever candidate wins.

Pronoun

 We can go on Tuesday or Friday, whichever you prefer. You may leave at 4:00 or when you've finished the job, whichever comes first.
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Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

 Take a bus, get off the bus, go into the museum, and walk, simply walk, straight to whichever picture is calling you. — María Gainza, Harper's magazine, "Both Sides Now," 10 May 2019

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First Known Use of whichever

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Pronoun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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whichever

adjective
How to pronounce whichever (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of whichever

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: whatever one or ones out of a group

whichever

pronoun

English Language Learners Definition of whichever (Entry 2 of 2)

: whatever one or ones out of a group

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whichever

adjective
which·​ev·​er | \ hwich-ˈe-vÉ™r How to pronounce whichever (audio) , wich-\

Kids Definition of whichever

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: being whatever one or ones : no matter which Take whichever book you want.

whichever

pronoun

Kids Definition of whichever (Entry 2 of 2)

: whatever one or ones Buy the sweater or the coat, whichever you like better.

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