whatsoever

1. 1
   adverb

   Used after a negative word to mean 'at all,' making it stronger.

   Like adding 'not even a little bit' to make a 'no' stronger.

   There was no food left whatsoever after the party.

   She had no reason whatsoever to lie to us.

   Similarwhatever

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2. 2
   determinerliteraryformal

   Used before a noun to mean 'whatever,' in formal or old-fashioned writing.

   Like a fancy, old way of saying 'whatever' before a thing.

   Take whatsoever books you need from the shelf.

   Whatsoever choice you make, we will support you.

   Similarwhatever, whichever

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   pronounarchaic

   Used in place of a noun to mean 'whatever thing,' in very old or formal writing.

   Like an old word for 'whatever' used on its own.

   You may do whatsoever you wish with the garden.

   Whatsoever God hath said unto thee, do.

   1611, The Holy Bible, King James VersionHere, Whatsoever means whatever, anything at all.

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