whether

Phonetic Respelling: [ hweth-er, weth- ]

Definition:

conj. if; used to introduce two or more situations of which only one can occur

Sentence:

I do not knowwhetherwe can come. OR Does it matterwhetherI go or stay?

More example sentences:

I do not know whether we can come. OR Does it matter whether I go or stay?

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Why did Julie begin to question whether or not Chingis and Nergui were from Mongolia?

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It is entirely within my discretion whether I will go or stay.

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Who suggests that the audience consider whether the entire play is a dream?

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What did Rosa finally decide about whether to stay or leave for the North?

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I debate with myself whether to go. OR They had two teams in the debate.

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Why was Alice unsure whether Crystal should get married?

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What does Daniel McFadden say determines whether people are rich or poor at first?

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After the baby asked the dog whether he was his mother, who did he ask?

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The princess was worried whether she would be a good queen or not, how will she know?

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What is the best thing to do if you're unsure whether a story is true or not?

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What can be said of Wolverine's performance whether he works alone or with a team?

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What does the woman shop owner mean when she said, "things are changing whether people like it or not."?

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What made the old wolf question whether or not his porch was the best place?

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Where were the Patriot leaders gathering to decide whether or not to declare independence?

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Synonyms:

if; when; doubt; question

Antonyms:

no doubt

Whether rhymes:

• Two Syllable Rhymes
  • feather
  • grether
  • heather
  • leather
  • nether
  • raether
  • sether
  • tether
  • weather
  • whether
• Three Syllable Rhymes
  • birdfeather
  • together
• Four Syllable Rhymes
  • altogether
  • merriweather