whether
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈwɛðə(ɹ)/]
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Senses
1. whether (conj) — sense 1
Definition: Introduces a simple indirect question (without a correlative).
Example: Whether we'll be on time I'm unsure.
2. whether (conj) — sense 2
Definition: Indicates doubt between possibilities (usually with correlative or).
Example: He chose the correct answer, but whether by luck or by skill I don't know.
3. whether (conj) — sense 3
Definition: Introduces a disjunctive adverbial clause qualifying the main clause (with correlative or).
Example: He's coming, whether you like it or not.
4. whether (det) — sense 4
Definition: Which of two.
Example: But to whether side fortune would have been partial could not be determined.
5. whether (pron) — sense 5
Definition: Which of two.
Example: The debite answered and sayde unto them: whether of the twayne will ye that I lett loosse unto you?
Structure of the word
Roots:- kʷ (Proto-Indo-European)
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