whichever
Americanpronoun
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any one that.
Take whichever you like.
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no matter which.
Whichever you choose, the others will be offended.
adjective
determiner
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any (one, two, etc, out of several)
take whichever car you like
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( as pronoun )
choose whichever appeals to you
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no matter which (one or ones)
whichever card you pick you'll still be making a mistake
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( 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; see origin at which, ever
Example Sentences
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Space and energy are finite, so natural selection may favor whichever wiring system is most useful for survival in a particular environment.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 31, 2026
That Safety Zone would be at least one foot wide, or extend to the edge of the roof eaves, whichever is farther.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
“I started waving back, putting up whichever hand wasn’t carrying my Hello Kitty lunch box,” she writes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Paramount has recently agreed to pause its merger until the litigation is resolved or until June 1, 2027, whichever comes first.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
The bull-man charged too fast, his arms out to grab me whichever way I tried to dodge.
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
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