whichever

¹which·ev·er

adjective \hwich-ˈe-vər, wich-\

Definition of WHICHEVER

: 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>

Examples of WHICHEVER

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

First Known Use of WHICHEVER

14th century

Rhymes with WHICHEVER

dissever, endeavor, forever, however, soever, whatever, whenever, wherever, whoever, whomever

²whichever

pronoun

Definition of WHICHEVER

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

Examples of WHICHEVER

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

First Known Use of WHICHEVER

14th century

Rhymes with WHICHEVER

endeavor, forever, however, whatever, whenever, wherever