Synonyms

whichever

American

[wich-ev-er, hwich-] / wɪtʃˈɛv ər, ʰwɪtʃ- /

pronoun

any one that.

Take whichever you like.
no matter which.

Whichever you choose, the others will be offended.

adjective

no matter which.

whichever day;
whichever ones you choose.

whichever British

/ wɪtʃˈɛvə /

determiner

1. any (one, two, etc, out of several)
  
  take whichever car you like
2. ( as pronoun )
  
  choose whichever appeals to you
1. no matter which (one or ones)
  
  whichever card you pick you'll still be making a mistake
2. ( as pronoun )
  
  it won't make any difference, whichever comes first

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Etymology

Origin of whichever

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; which, ever

Example Sentences

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Amid this gentle drama, Jewett depicts the marshland, where “the lines of the creeks made a broad tracery whichever way one looked.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

"The expectation that comes with being involved with whichever England team it may be - I'd much rather be involved with a team that's got expectation upon it," he added.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

"I can tell you, whichever corner they're sitting at, at any ground, they'll be the loudest, and they have the songs," said Raza of the fans.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

And she’ll bend, like a swaying palm, whichever way the prevailing winds blow.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

And to whichever Koch twin is in love with him.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King

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