whichever

which|ev|er [ wıtʃ`evər, hwıtʃ`evər ] function word *

Whichever can be used in the following ways:

as a determiner (followed by a noun):

Customers will choose whichever product is cheaper.

as a pronoun (without a following noun):

You can contact us by telephone or e-mail, whichever you prefer. (followed by of ):

You can choose whichever of the two dates is more convenient for you.

1. ) used for saying that it does not matter which person or thing is chosen because the result or the situation will be the same:

Whichever way you look at it, this program has been a failure.

I'm sure you'll have a good time whichever cruise you decide to take.

We can meet here or back at your place. I don't mind. Whichever.

2. ) used for referring to who or what will be chosen, done, etc. when there are two or more possibilities:

Whichever team wins on Saturday will go on to the national championships.

whichever of: Whichever of us gets home first will turn the heating on.