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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The triple lock guarantees that the state pension goes up each year in line with either inflation, wage increases or 2.5% - whichever is the highest.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
I will see them at the funeral or the parade, whichever the game decides to hand out that day.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026
If he does, though, good luck to whichever next-big-thing in Massachusetts politics chooses to end their career by primarying him.
From Slate ● Sep. 5, 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
“Okay, Ms. Reyes, pick whichever chocolate suits your fancy,” he says.
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez
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