whetherconjunction
uk/ˈweð.ər/us/ˈweð.ɚ/B1 (used especially in reporting questions and expressing doubts) if, or not:
I wasn't sure whether you'd like it.
She asked me whether I was interested in working for her.
I'm wondering whether to have the fish or the beef.
I doubt whether it'll work.
I was merely questioning whether we have the money to fund such a project.
It all depends on whether or not she has the time.
Anyway, it's a good story, whether or not it's true.
whether...or
B1 (used to introduce two or more possibilities) it is not important if:
I'm going, whether she likes it or not.
Someone has to tell her, whether it's you or me.
Let's face it - you're going to be late whether you go by bus or train.
More examples
- He called for checks to discover whether corrupt officials are being bribed to connive in shoddy construction.
- The authorities debated whether to build a new car park.
- We need to consider whether the disadvantages of the plan outweigh the advantages.
- She asked the man sitting opposite whether he'd mind if she opened the window.
- She doubts whether she'll ever be able to fulfil her ambition.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Linguistics: connecting words which express a condition
- assuming (that)
- at
- at the risk of doing sth idiom
- even
- grant
- if
- lest
- long
- provided (that)
- risk
- suppose
- unless
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Linguistics: connecting words which express a contrast