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Definition of whether - Reverso English Dictionary
Conjunction
1.
grammarintroduces alternatives or choices between options
- I can't decide whether to go or stay.
2.
indirect questionintroduces an indirect question expressing doubt
- She asked whether it would rain tomorrow.
Expressions with whether
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introduces an unavoidable fact or situation
We have to move forward, whether we like it or not.
uncertain if something will succeed or fail
It is hit-or-miss whether the plan will work.
uncertain if something will happen or succeed
It's touch-and-go whether the team will win the match.
expresses a choice between two alternatives
She couldn't decide whether or not to go to the party.
express natural curiosity or doubt about something happening
Watching the delays, Sarah can't help but wonder whether the project will collapse.
connects two options to show both are included
You should be careful, whether it's fact or fiction.
introduces events happening by chance or intention
Whether by accident or design, the vase broke.
introduces a fact that remains true regardless of feelings
Whether Mark likes it or not, the rules have changed.
feeling compelled to question or doubt something
One cannot help wondering whether one will arrive on time.
uncertain if someone will live or die
After the accident, it's touch-and-go whether he'll survive.
used to say a detail does not change the situation
It is immaterial whether you apologize now or tomorrow.
introduce choice between two possibilities or alternatives
Decide whether or no you want to join us.
Origin of whether
Old English, hwæther (which of two)
Terms with whether included in their meaning
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basic question
used to ask whether something is true about a thing
storytelling role
entity relating events within fiction, whether depicted as person or persona
work situation
condition of whether someone currently has paid work or not
commitment
accepting outcomes whether good or bad
close review
finding faults or challenging whether something is correct
fun rush
intense excitement or delight, whether felt or lived through
business
choice made about whether or what to purchase after considering options
technology
formal evaluation process checking whether a planned design meets needed requirements
outcome
whether the outcome is positive or negative
marriage vows
in any financial situation, whether rich or poor
acceptance endure
accept or endure something whether liked or not
sports
decision by an official about whether a ball is in or out
lack of morals
lack of concern about whether actions are right or wrong
vision defect
having any defect of vision, whether disabling or not
law enforcement
sought by authorities whether captured alive or killed
not official
existing in fact, whether legally recognized or not
logic
last clear evidence that fully settles whether something is true or false
technology
examination that checks whether a system or device works as intended
psychology
debate on whether genetics or environment shapes individuals
no choice
happens whether someone wants it or not
inevitable
happening whether desired or not
acceptance
accept a situation whether you agree or not
medical
any sex organs whether external or internal
mathematics
measure of whether an observed effect is genuine or not by chance
Examples of whether in a sentence
The debate was about whether to implement the new policy. I wonder whether she will join us. They debated whether to go on vacation.
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- French:si, ...
- German:ob, ...
- Italian:se, ...
- Spanish:si, ...
- Portuguese:se, ...
- Chinese:是否, ...
- Japanese:かどうか, どうか, ...
- Arabic:سَوَاء, إِذْ ما, ...
- Hebrew:אִם, הֲאִם, ...
- Russian:ли, ...
- Ukrainian:чи, ...
- Hindi:या नहीं, क्या, ...
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