whatsoever
gb/wˌʌtsoʊˈɛvɚ/ us/wˌʌtsoʊˈɛvɚ/
B1
英語
~ 3000
語義
0件の語義
adverb
B1
property
1
not at all; in any way
Used to strongly say 'not at all' or 'in any way', usually after a negative sentence.
用法パターン：
not [something] whatsoever
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes use 'whatsoever' in positive sentences, but it is almost always used with negatives to add emphasis.
類義語
at all (Common, less emphatic alternative used in the same contexts.)
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in any way (Neutral phrase with similar meaning but less forceful.)
対義語
absolutely (Opposite in that it strongly affirms rather than denies.)
コロケーション
no reason whatsoever
|no doubt whatsoever
|no chance whatsoever
|no interest whatsoever
テーマ
emphasis
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- I have no idea whatsoever about the plan.
- She showed no interest whatsoever in the proposal.
- There is no doubt whatsoever that he is guilty.
- He had no chance whatsoever of winning the race.
学習者向け例文
- I have no money whatsoever.
- We have no time whatsoever to waste.
- There is no problem whatsoever.
- She has no fear whatsoever.
文法
表現
no ... whatsoever
1/nˈoʊ | wˌʌtsoʊˈɛvɚ/
fixed phrase
absolutely none at all
Used after 'no' to mean there is nothing of something, in a strong way.
例文
- There is no evidence whatsoever linking him to the crime.
- We had no warning whatsoever before the storm hit.