whether
About 155.70 uses per million words.
Meaning
- conjunction Introduces a simple indirect question (with no correlative).
Whether we'll be on time I'm unsure.
- conjunction Indicates doubt between possibilities (usually with correlative or).
He chose the correct answer, but whether by luck or by skill I don't know.
- conjunction Introduces a disjunctive adverbial clause qualifying the main clause (with correlative or).
He's coming, whether you like it or not.
- conjunction Introduces a direct question between alternatives (often with correlative or).
- determiner Which of two.
- pronoun Which of two. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
Similar words
advisability ali along alongside already although appropriateness assuming authorities because
Often followed by
the it or they he a this you to there
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