What is the difference between whatever and what ever?

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1. What is the difference between whatever and what ever?
2. What does it mean when someone says what ever?
3. How do you use whatever?
4. Can whatever be two words?
5. Is it rude to say whatever?
6. What can I say instead of whatever?
7. Is it rude to say anyway?
8. Is saying I don't care rude?
9. Is good for you rude?
10. How do you say whatever nicely?
11. Why do people say anyways?
12. Is there a comma after anyway?
13. Does I don't care mean yes or no?
14. Is it rude to say who cares?
15. Is it rude to say you should?
16. Is if you say so rude?
17. Is it OK to say whatever?
18. What can I say instead of feel free?
19. Is anyways rude?
20. Why is anyways wrong?

What is the difference between whatever and what ever?

“Whatever” is more common, but “what ever” is also used to underscore the emphatic nature of “ever” (as in “What ever do you mean?” or “What ever could have happened?”). Most standard dictionaries don't include a separate entry for “what ever.” The few that do say “what ever” is more emphatic than “whatever.”

What does it mean when someone says what ever?

The term is used either to dismiss a previous statement and express indifference or in affirmation of a previous statement as "whatever will be will be". ... An interjection of "whatever" can be considered offensive and impolite or it can be considered affirming.

How do you use whatever?

You use whatever as a pronoun or determiner to refer to anything or everything of a particular kind. I read whatever I could find about the course. You can buy whatever ingredients you need from the market. You can also use whatever to say that something is true in all possible circumstances.

Can whatever be two words?

Here, whatever is a relative pronoun and it is always written as one word. The only instance where one will find what ever is in the interrogative.

Is it rude to say whatever?

Yes, it's rude. "Whatever" expresses indifference; often, expressing indifference is dismissive, and in this case, it's dismissive of what the other person has to say. Semantically, it's equivalent to responding with "I don't care".

What can I say instead of whatever?

whatever

• Synonyms for whatever. anyhow, anyway, anyways. [chiefly dialect], regardless.
• Words Related to whatever. after all, however, nevertheless. always.
• Phrases Synonymous with whatever. at all events, at any rate, in any case, in any event, no matter, whether or no. (or whether or not)

Is it rude to say anyway?

Using the word anyway at the beginning of the sentence can appear to be impolite at times. How polite or impolite the word sounds might depend on the speaker's voice. It also depends on the person you are speaking to. ... You will notice that the speaker uses the word anyway.

Is saying I don't care rude?

If we say 'I don't care' in British English, it means we're apathetic – we're not interested. ... I don't care is often rude in British English. We'd say 'I don't mind'.

Is good for you rude?

"Good for you!" This can be used in seriousness, such as Bruno said. It can either mean "Congratulations!" and "That's great!", or as a word of praise. The phrase can also be used sarcastically, especially if delivered with an overly enthusiastic tone.

How do you say whatever nicely?

Synonyms of whatever

1. Synonyms for whatever. anyhow, anyway, anyways. [chiefly dialect], regardless.
2. Words Related to whatever. after all, however, nevertheless. always.
3. Phrases Synonymous with whatever. at all events, at any rate, in any case, in any event, no matter, whether or no. (or whether or not)

Why do people say anyways?

Merriam-Webster identifies anyways as an archaic corruption of anywise, an expression meaning “in any way whatsoever.” In Old and Middle English, it was quite common to end adverbs in -s. ... British English retains the -s in towards. So anyways isn't too farfetched.

Is there a comma after anyway?

We often use anyway in speaking as a discourse marker. We use it to organise what we say so as to help the listener. In this case, we use it in front position. When we write it, it is followed by a comma.

Does I don't care mean yes or no?

So in this sense, “I don't care to” would mean “I'm willing to” or “I'd be pleased to” or simply “Yes.”

Is it rude to say who cares?

The expression is not impolite per se, but it is hardly ever found in a context where the intention is anything but rudely dismissive.

Is it rude to say you should?

How does it make you feel when someone says that? In English we need to be careful about using the phrases “You should” and “You need to” because if they are used at the wrong time and with the wrong tone of voice they can sound bossy and rude.

Is if you say so rude?

Another offensive phrase: “If you say so.” This phrase is sarcasm in the form of insincere agreement. “If you say so” doesn't mean that what's being said is true – only that it's being said. ... The top offensive phrase: “Shut up.” Simply put - It's a harsh way to silence someone, and it conveys extreme disrespect.

Is it OK to say whatever?

Yes, it's rude. "Whatever" expresses indifference; often, expressing indifference is dismissive, and in this case, it's dismissive of what the other person has to say.

What can I say instead of feel free?

What is another word for feel free?

be at liberty	be free
have one's permission	have one's consent
feel able	be allowed
be approved	be authorisedUK
be authorizedUS	be permitted

Is anyways rude?

Using the word anyway at the beginning of the sentence can appear to be impolite at times. How polite or impolite the word sounds might depend on the speaker's voice. It also depends on the person you are speaking to. ... You will notice that the speaker uses the word anyway.

Why is anyways wrong?

Simply put, “anyway” without an S is correct. Always use it without the S. “Anyways” with the S is considered slang, and is a part of nonstandard, colloquial, or informal English. Furthermore, since “anyway” is an adverb and it is impossible for adverbs to be plural.