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/
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
The chef decides whether to serve the pasta or fish first
Whether the weather changes, we'll choose together!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Whether derives from Old English 'hwæðer', which originated from Germanic language roots meaning 'which of two'. The word evolved from an interrogative pronoun used to distinguish between two alternatives.
Breakdown
hwæðer (Old English for 'which of two') → whether. The root connects to Proto-Germanic *hwatharaz, composed of *hwa- (who/which) and a comparative element indicating a choice between two options.
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📝Examples
“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.”
“She wondered whether her cat was judging her life choices.”
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