whether

[ˈweðər]

Definition:
1. Used to express a doubt or choice between two possibilities.
2. To show that something is true in either of two cases.

Use 'whether' in a sentence:

• 1. She caught herself wondering whether she had made a mistake.
• 2. I spent days agonizing over whether to take the job or not.
• 3. The question arises as to whether or not he knew of the situation.
• 4. It's all the same to me whether we eat now or later.
• 5. You've got to go to school, whether you like it or not.
• 6. I don't know whether to hate or pity him.
• 7. He seemed undecided whether to go or stay.
• 8. Taggart debated whether to have yet another double vodka.
• 9. It's questionable whether anything of substance has been achieved.
• 10. Whether or not we're successful, we can be sure that we did our best.
• 11. The committee assesses whether a building is worth preserving.
• 12. Whether we like him or not is immaterial.
• 13. Whether I believe you or not is irrelevant now.
• 14. They are pondering whether the money could be better used elsewhere.
• 15. It is unclear whether there is any damage.
• 16. All she's worried about is whether he is all right.
• 17. She hadn't checked whether she had a clean, ironed shirt.
• 18. They deliberated on whether to continue with the talks.
• 19. What is at issue is whether she was responsible for her actions.
• 20. It was difficult to gauge whether she was angry or not.
• 21. The telephone rang. Catherine hesitated, debating whether to answer it.
• 22. It is immaterial to me whether he stays or goes.
• 23. You're fucking well coming whether you want to or not.
• 24. I'm going whether you like it or not.
• 25. I hear you're taking bets on whether she'll marry him.
• 26. Whether he will continue to be successful in future is open to doubt.
• 27. Others doubted whether that would happen.
• 28. I'm not sure whether I should tell you this.
• 29. West had to decide whether to play a heart.
• 30. It's doubtful whether the car will last another year.
• 31. It makes no odds to me whether you go or stay.
• 32. Check whether a fuse has blown.
• 33. I asked whether they could change my ticket.
• 34. We're debating whether or not to go skiing this winter.
• 35. We can try that ─ but whether it'll work is another matter.
• 36. You'll have to choose whether to buy it or not.
• 37. It remains to be seen whether or not this idea can be put into practice.
• 38. I was wondering whether you'd like to come to a party.
• 39. Whether we need more food depends on how many people turn up.
• 40. He was not sure whether he wished her to stay or go.
• 41. Some military commanders wavered over whether to support the coup.
• 42. We don't know whether he's alive or dead.
• 43. A number of factors decide whether a movie will be successful or not.
• 44. Indicate whether the following statements are true or false.
• 45. I'll leave you to verify whether these claims are true.
• 46. She asked her boss whether she could have the day off.
• 47. It remains to be seen whether his project will fly.
• 48. Your lawyer can advise you whether to take any action.
• 49. It's pot luck whether you get good advice or not.
• 50. It is questionable whether this is a good way of solving the problem.