whichever
determiner, pronoun/wɪtʃˈevə(r)/
/wɪtʃˈevər/
- used to say what feature or quality is important in deciding something
- Choose whichever brand you prefer.
- Pensions should be increased annually in line with earnings or prices, whichever is the higher.
- Whichever of you gets here first will get the prize.
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- used to say that it does not matter which, as the result will be the same
- It takes three hours, whichever route you take.
- The situation is an awkward one, whichever way you look at it.
- Whichever they choose, we must accept their decision.
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