/wɒtˈɛvə/

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Line drawing of whatever
Coloured illustration of whatever
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Meaning

Anything at all; it does not matter what.

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Word origin

From what and ever, joined together to widen the meaning.

Origin
Middle English
Root
what + ever

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This word is taught in chapter 4, lesson 8: whatever, wish, shut and 6 more words.