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whether

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conj/ˈwɛðə(ɹ)//ˈʍɛðə(ɹ)/[ˈwɛɾə]
  1. 1

    Introduces a simple indirect question (with no correlative).

    • Whether we'll be on time I'm unsure.
    • Do you know whether he's coming?
  2. 2

    Indicates doubt between possibilities (usually with correlative or).

    • He chose the correct answer, but whether by luck or by skill I don't know.
    • I can't decide whether to get divorced now or wait.
  3. 3

    Introduces a disjunctive adverbial clause qualifying the main clause (with correlative or).

    • He's coming, whether you like it or not.
    • I'll enjoy playing with my friends again, whether we win or lose.
  4. 4

    Introduces a direct question between alternatives (often with correlative or).obsolete

    • whether ys it easyer to saye to the sicke of the palsey, thy synnes ar forgeven the: or to saye, aryse, take uppe thy beed and walke?
    • Whether hadst thou rather be a Faulconbridge, [...] Or the reputed sonne of Cordelion?
det/ˈwɛðə(ɹ)//ˈʍɛðə(ɹ)/[ˈwɛɾə]
  1. 1

    Which of two.obsolete

    • But to whether side fortune would have been partial could not be determined.
    • Whilst thus the case in doubtfull ballance hong, Vnsure to whether side it would incline,
pron/ˈwɛðə(ɹ)//ˈʍɛðə(ɹ)/[ˈwɛɾə]
  1. 1

    Which of two.obsolete

    • The debite answered and sayde unto them: whether of the twayne will ye that I lett loosse unto you?
    • Whether of them twain did the will of his father?

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