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whichever

The definition of whichever is any one of a group of choices, or any one that is selected.

(adjective)

An example of whichever used as an adjective is in the sentence, "She may go to whichever place she likes," which means that she may go to any place she wants.

Whichever is defined as any one, or no matter which.

(pronoun)

An example of whichever used as a pronoun is in the sentence, "She can pick whichever," which means she can pick any one from multiple options.

See whichever in Webster's New World College Dictionary

pronoun

any one (of two or more): he may choose whichever he likes
no matter which one: whichever he chooses, he'll be satisfied

adjective

any (of two or more): he may choose whichever desk he likes
no matter which: whichever car she buys, she'll be in debt

See whichever in American Heritage Dictionary 4

pron.

Whatever one or ones.

adjective

Being any one or any number of a group: Read whichever books you please. It's a long trip whichever road you take. See Usage Note at whatever.

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