I have learned that what as a relative pronoun means the thing that and I have learned that whatever as a relative pronoun means anything that but I have heard that what also means anything that.
Is this true?
And then what also can mean whatever sometimes?
English is so confusing
What do you native English speakers think?
Thank you so much as usual in advance.
Yes, it can do, near enough. For example, "Do what you like" means near enough the same as "Do whatever you like".
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Yes, it can do, near enough. For example, "Do what you like" means near enough the same as "Do whatever you like".