Word WHETHER: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

whether

🇺🇸 [ˈwɛðər]

Meanings

Used to introduce alternatives or choices, often involving uncertainty or doubt. It is commonly used to introduce clauses expressing possibilities or conditions. The word is used to indicate a situation where a decision is not yet made or is unclear.

Examples

• She wasn't sure whether to go to the party or stay home.
• I can't decide whether I want coffee or tea.
• Whether we leave now or later depends on the weather.

Synonyms

if • whether or not • either

Antonyms

definitely • certainly • undoubtedly