Pronunciation: /wɪtʃˈɛvə/
relative determiner & pronoun
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used to emphasize a lack of restriction in selecting one of a definite set of alternatives: [as determiner]: choose whichever brand you prefer [as pronoun]: their pension should be increased annually in line with earnings or prices, whichever is the higher
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regardless of which: [as determiner]: they were in a position to intercept him whichever way he ran [as pronoun]: whichever they choose, we must accept it