Whether
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conjunction
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conjunction
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conjunction
)
(As a conjunction)
Whether ( conjunction )
Used to introduce the first of two or more alternatives, the second being introduced by "or".
Origin:
Old english hwæðer, of germanic origin; related to dutch ofwel and german ob, also to what.
Examples:
- I don't know whether I should stay or go.
- He asked me whether I had finished the project.
- I haven't decided whether to accept the job offer or not.
- We will see whether the weather improves tomorrow.
- I am not sure whether I should believe him or not.
(As a conjunction)
Whether ( conjunction )
Used to introduce the first of two or more alternatives, the second being introduced by "or".
Origin:
Old english hwæðer, of germanic origin; related to dutch ofwel and german ob, also to what.
Examples:
- I don't know whether I should stay or go.
- He asked me whether I had finished the project.
- I haven't decided whether to accept the job offer or not.
- We will see whether the weather improves tomorrow.
- I am not sure whether I should believe him or not.
(As a conjunction)
Whether ( conjunction )
Used to introduce the first of two or more alternatives, the second being introduced by "or".
Origin:
Old english hwæðer, of germanic origin; related to dutch ofwel and german ob, also to what.
Examples:
- I don't know whether I should stay or go.
- He asked me whether I had finished the project.
- I haven't decided whether to accept the job offer or not.
- We will see whether the weather improves tomorrow.
- I am not sure whether I should believe him or not.