4.92 'whatsoever'

You can put 'whatsoever' after 'none' and 'nothing' in order to emphasize the negative aspect of a statement.

• You don't think he has any chance of winning? None whatsoever.
• There was no compromise of principle involved, none whatsoever.
• You'll find yourself thinking about nothing whatsoever.

If 'no' is used as a determiner in a noun group, you can put 'whatsoever' after the noun group.

• There is no need whatsoever to teach children how to behave.
• There was no debate whatsoever, not even in Parliament.

You can also use 'whatsoever' in negative statements which contain 'any' or a word which begins with 'any-'.

• You are not entitled to any aid whatsoever.
• There he was devoid of any talent whatsoever.
• I knew myself I wasn't learning anything whatsoever.