soever

[ soh-ev-er ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adverb

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 /

See whatsoever
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

Origin of soever¹

First recorded in 1510–20; so ¹ + ever

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

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

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

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

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

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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