soever

[ soh-ev-er ]

adverb

1. at all; in any case; of any kind; in any way (used with generalizing force after who, what, when, where, how, any, all, etc., sometimes separated by intervening words):

   Choose what thing soever you please.

soever

/ səʊˈɛvə /

adverb

1. in any way at all: used to emphasize or make less precise a word or phrase, usually in combination with what, where, when, how, etc, or else separated by intervening words Compare whatsoever

Word History and Origins

Origin of soever¹

First recorded in 1510–20; so ¹ + ever

Example Sentences

Be thou sharpened, go to the right hand, or to the left, which way soever thou hast a mind to set thy face.

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In truth, Madam, on what side soever you survey this religion, you will find it good for nothing.

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How little soever you are disposed to reflect, you will be convinced, Madam, that I do not exaggerate these things.

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The things are different, and most men resent the latter, how much soever they desire the former.

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Mephibosheth, how prejudicially soever misrepresented, yet rejoiceth that the King is come in Peace to his own house.

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