Meaning of "whatsoever"
I really don't get the meaning of "whatsoever" even though I have already looked up in the dictionary. Is it the same like: "at all"???

He has no respect for authority whatsoever.
She has no friends whatsoever.

Thank you

Question

Meaning of "whatsoever"
I really don't get the meaning of "whatsoever" even though I have already looked up in the dictionary. Is it the same like: "at all"???

He has no respect for authority whatsoever.
She has no friends whatsoever.

Thank you

Answer

Yes, that's exactly right. 'Whatsoever' has the same meaning and the same use and function as 'at all'.

I've no idea at all.
I've no idea whatsoever.