Whether
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwɛðə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech conjunction
Quick meaning: Whether is a conjunction meaning Introduces a simple indirect question (without a correlative).
Meaning
Introduces a simple indirect question (without a correlative).
More Meanings
- Indicates doubt between possibilities (usually with correlative or).
- Introduces a disjunctive adverbial clause qualifying the main clause (with correlative or).
- (obsolete) Introduces a direct question between alternatives (often with correlative or).
- (obsolete) Which of two.
Example Sentences
Do you know whether he's coming?
Whether we'll be on time I'm unsure.
He's coming, whether you like it or not.
I can't decide whether to get divorced now or wait.
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Related dictionary entries include advisability, along, alongside, already, although, appropriateness.
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