whether

/ˈwɛðər/; /ˈhwɛðər/

Definitions

1. conjunction

used to introduce a question or an alternative

“Will you go, whether you like it or not?”

2. noun

the state of being uncertain or indecisive

“The manager had to make a decision whether to lay off employees”

3. adverb

in a manner that is uncertain or undecided

“She spoke whether hesitantly or confidently”

Synonyms

  • if
  • or
  • whether or not

Antonyms

  • certainly
  • definitely