What is the meaning of none whatsoever?
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“None whatsoever” is a common idiom. Whatsoever is not needed, but gives the response emphasis. You are correct that the expression conveys the meaning of absolutely not. The same meaning could be expressed in many different ways.
Where to use whatsoever?
You use whatsoever after a noun group in order to emphasize a negative statement. My school did nothing whatsoever in the way of athletics. I don’t think they’ll have any idea how I’m feeling. None whatsoever.
How do you use None whatsoever?
He has no respect for authority whatsoever. I can honestly say that I have no interest whatsoever in the royal family. There is no evidence whatever to show that this is in fact the case. “Did you have any idea what was happening at the time?” “None whatsoever.”
What is another word for whatsoever?
What is another word for whatsoever?
whatever | regardless of |
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nonetheless | nevertheless |
howbeit | though |
yet | withal |
in any event | on the other hand |
Is whatsoever a formal word?
Whatsoever is perfectly fine if used for emphasis. For example, if you were reviewing a book about desserts, you might say: The authors make no mention about ice cream.
Is whatsoever formal?
Whatsoever is perfectly fine if used for emphasis. For example, if you were reviewing a book about desserts, you might say: The authors make no mention about ice cream. This is a plain statement, just reporting the facts.
Is it rude to use whatsoever?
Is whatsoever grammatically correct?
You use whatsoever after a noun group in order to emphasize a negative statement. My school did nothing whatsoever in the way of athletics.
Is whatsoever too informal?
Senior Member. (1) whatsoever is (more) informal and emphatic; (2) whatever is formal; (3) whener is dialectal.