whether — used to express a doubt or choice between alternatives
Part of speech: CONJUNCTION
Definition: used to express a doubt or choice between alternatives
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈweðər/
Korean meaning: ~인지 아닌지, ~든지 아니든지 (의문이나 선택을 나타냄)
Korean pronunciation: 웨-더 (강세: 웨)
Example Sentences
- My mom asks whether I've eaten every 5 minutes.
- I can't decide whether to study or watch Netflix.
- Whether you like it or not, vegetables are good for you.
whether
CONJUNCTION//ˈweðər//
used to express a doubt or choice between alternatives
💡 Concept
The chef decides whether to serve the pasta or fish first
🎵 Rhyme
Whether the weather changes, we'll choose together!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈweðər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈweðə(r)/
🌳Etymology
Rootwhether
Origin
고대 영어 'hwæðer'에서 유래했으며, 원래는 '둘 중 어느 것'이라는 의미였습니다. 'which of two'라는 뜻의 게르만어족 단어에서 발전했어요.
🎵Rhyme
weatherleatherfeathertogether
weather
leather
feather
together
🔗Collocations
whether or not
decide whether
wonder whether
regardless of whether
question whether
doubt whether
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My mom asks whether I've eaten every 5 minutes.”
😄 Fun example
“I can't decide whether to study or watch Netflix.”
“Whether you like it or not, vegetables are good for you.”
😄 Fun example
“She wondered whether her cat was judging her life choices.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
ifin casesupposing
Antonyms
definitelycertainly
Related
weathereitherneitherchoicedecision
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