Whether
conjunction
Used to introduce two or more possibilities.
I don't know whether to wear a dress or a skirt.
Often appears as...
- whether or not
- whether to
conjunction
Used to question or express doubt about something.
We're studying whether the climate is changing.
Often appears as...
- whether it's true
- whether there's
conjunction
Used to introduce two or more possibilities.
I don't know whether to wear a dress or a skirt.
Often appears as...
- whether or not
- whether to
conjunction
Used to question or express doubt about something.
We're studying whether the climate is changing.
Often appears as...
- whether it's true
- whether there's
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Decision Making
Used when someone is uncertain and choosing between different options.
She is deciding whether to travel by train or plane.
Pro Tip 2/3Including Both
'Whether or not' means both possibilities are considered, regardless of the condition.
I will attend the picnic whether or not it rains.
Pro Tip 3/3Indirect Questions
When embedding a question within a statement, 'whether' is often used.
Can you tell me whether the store is open?
Pro Tip 1/3Decision Making
Used when someone is uncertain and choosing between different options.
She is deciding whether to travel by train or plane.
Pro Tip 2/3Including Both
'Whether or not' means both possibilities are considered, regardless of the condition.
I will attend the picnic whether or not it rains.
Pro Tip 3/3Indirect Questions
When embedding a question within a statement, 'whether' is often used.
Can you tell me whether the store is open?
Pro Tip 1/3Decision Making
Used when someone is uncertain and choosing between different options.
She is deciding whether to travel by train or plane.
Pro Tip 2/3Including Both
'Whether or not' means both possibilities are considered, regardless of the condition.
I will attend the picnic whether or not it rains.
Pro Tip 3/3Indirect Questions
When embedding a question within a statement, 'whether' is often used.
Can you tell me whether the store is open?
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Pamela Ronald: The case...
almost all farmers, whether they're organic or conventional, they buy seed produced by seed companies. So there's definitely a commercial interest to sell a lot of seed, but hopefully they're selling seed that the farmers want to buy. It's different in the less developed world. Farmers there cannot afford the seed. These seeds are not being sold.
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What makes muscles grow?...
because the way you treat them on a daily basis determines whether they will wither or grow. Say you're standing in front of a door, ready to pull it open. Your brain and muscles are perfectly poised to help you achieve this goal. First, your brain sends a signal to motor neurons inside your arm. When they receive this message, they fire,
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Eternal Adversaries:...
And I'd love to be able to tell you that the reason for a lion attacking a hyena is simply to defend its meal, but you know what? Truth is, lions are pretty brutish and they will try and grab and kill just about anything, whether it's a predator or otherwise.
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Can you solve the temple...
but you know there are only two of them, while the other six will always tell the truth. When each group returns to the hall, all of its members will either give the same report or argue about whether they found the exit. If a trio returns in total agreement,
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Can you solve the three...
Now that you know whether its answers are true or false, ask the same alien whether the center overlord is Arr. The process of elimination will identify the remaining one. The satisfied overlords help you repair your ship and you prepare for takeoff.
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Would you sacrifice one...
that could wind up making decisions of whether they'll risk civilian casualties to attack a high-value target. If we want these actions to be ethical, we have to decide in advance how to value human life and judge the greater good.
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Questions No One Knows...
life that might be very different from the DNA forms we know. All of this will help us understand whether the universe is teeming with life or whether, indeed, it's just us. Either answer, in its own way, is awe-inspiring,
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Why do people join...
who are deprived of normal developmental activities and milestones. Nevertheless, many cult members eventually find a way out, whether through their own realizations, the help of family and friends,
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Watch One Family's...
choice to make whether you're going to hold on to it or use it let it change you you really have to appreciate life as a journey and recognize life as a learning curve having a transplant it's
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Giving checkmate is...
passion these are key elements of my success but you may ask whether did I achieved accomplished my dream to become the world number one in ultimate competition and I have to say no I did
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Pamela Ronald: The case...
almost all farmers, whether they're organic or conventional, they buy seed produced by seed companies. So there's definitely a commercial interest to sell a lot of seed, but hopefully they're selling seed that the farmers want to buy. It's different in the less developed world. Farmers there cannot afford the seed. These seeds are not being sold.
Video examples
What makes muscles grow?...
because the way you treat them on a daily basis determines whether they will wither or grow. Say you're standing in front of a door, ready to pull it open. Your brain and muscles are perfectly poised to help you achieve this goal. First, your brain sends a signal to motor neurons inside your arm. When they receive this message, they fire,
Video examples
Eternal Adversaries:...
And I'd love to be able to tell you that the reason for a lion attacking a hyena is simply to defend its meal, but you know what? Truth is, lions are pretty brutish and they will try and grab and kill just about anything, whether it's a predator or otherwise.
Video examples
Can you solve the temple...
but you know there are only two of them, while the other six will always tell the truth. When each group returns to the hall, all of its members will either give the same report or argue about whether they found the exit. If a trio returns in total agreement,
Video examples
Can you solve the three...
Now that you know whether its answers are true or false, ask the same alien whether the center overlord is Arr. The process of elimination will identify the remaining one. The satisfied overlords help you repair your ship and you prepare for takeoff.
Video examples
Would you sacrifice one...
that could wind up making decisions of whether they'll risk civilian casualties to attack a high-value target. If we want these actions to be ethical, we have to decide in advance how to value human life and judge the greater good.
Video examples
Questions No One Knows...
life that might be very different from the DNA forms we know. All of this will help us understand whether the universe is teeming with life or whether, indeed, it's just us. Either answer, in its own way, is awe-inspiring,
Video examples
Why do people join...
who are deprived of normal developmental activities and milestones. Nevertheless, many cult members eventually find a way out, whether through their own realizations, the help of family and friends,
Video examples
Watch One Family's...
choice to make whether you're going to hold on to it or use it let it change you you really have to appreciate life as a journey and recognize life as a learning curve having a transplant it's
Video examples
Giving checkmate is...
passion these are key elements of my success but you may ask whether did I achieved accomplished my dream to become the world number one in ultimate competition and I have to say no I did
Example 1 of 10
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Henri Nouwen
Dutch Clergyman
Each day holds a surprise. But only if we expect it can we see, hear, or feel it when it comes to us. Let's not be afraid to receive each day's surprise, whether it comes to us as sorrow or as joy It will open a new place in our hearts, a place where we can welcome new friends and celebrate more fully our shared humanity.
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Viola Davis
American Actress
I don't care if someone is new to acting or experienced in acting: you always learn something from them. It's just like people in life - whether they're young or middle-aged or old, you always learn something from someone.
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Andy Warhol
American Artist
Since I was shot, everything is such a dream to me. Like I don't know whether I'm alive or whether I died. I wasn't afraid before. And having been dead once, I shouldn't feel fear. But I am afraid. I don't understand why.
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LeBron James
American Basketball Player
Once you get on the playing field it's not about whether you're liked or not liked. All that matters is to play at a high level and do whatever it takes to help your team win. That's what it's about.
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Anne Frank
German Writer
I've reached the point where I hardly care whether I live or die. The world will keep on turning without me, and I can't do anything to change events anyway.
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Billie Eilish
American Singer
I think everybody deserves an equal amount of appreciation whether how old they are, but I mean, I'm cool with the praise. I'm good.
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Napoleon Hill
American Author
Wise men, when in doubt whether to speak or to keep quiet, give themselves the benefit of the doubt, and remain silent.
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Henry Ward Beecher
American Clergyman
God asks no man whether he will accept life. That is not the choice. You must take it. The only choice is how.
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Audre Lorde
American Poet
When I use my strength in the service of my vision it makes no difference whether or not I am afraid.
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John Ruskin
English Writer
Whether for life or death, do your own work well.
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Henri Nouwen
Dutch Clergyman
Each day holds a surprise. But only if we expect it can we see, hear, or feel it when it comes to us. Let's not be afraid to receive each day's surprise, whether it comes to us as sorrow or as joy It will open a new place in our hearts, a place where we can welcome new friends and celebrate more fully our shared humanity.
Quote examples
Viola Davis
American Actress
I don't care if someone is new to acting or experienced in acting: you always learn something from them. It's just like people in life - whether they're young or middle-aged or old, you always learn something from someone.
Quote examples
Andy Warhol
American Artist
Since I was shot, everything is such a dream to me. Like I don't know whether I'm alive or whether I died. I wasn't afraid before. And having been dead once, I shouldn't feel fear. But I am afraid. I don't understand why.
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LeBron James
American Basketball Player
Once you get on the playing field it's not about whether you're liked or not liked. All that matters is to play at a high level and do whatever it takes to help your team win. That's what it's about.
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Anne Frank
German Writer
I've reached the point where I hardly care whether I live or die. The world will keep on turning without me, and I can't do anything to change events anyway.
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Billie Eilish
American Singer
I think everybody deserves an equal amount of appreciation whether how old they are, but I mean, I'm cool with the praise. I'm good.
Quote examples
Napoleon Hill
American Author
Wise men, when in doubt whether to speak or to keep quiet, give themselves the benefit of the doubt, and remain silent.
Quote examples
Henry Ward Beecher
American Clergyman
God asks no man whether he will accept life. That is not the choice. You must take it. The only choice is how.
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Audre Lorde
American Poet
When I use my strength in the service of my vision it makes no difference whether or not I am afraid.
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John Ruskin
English Writer
Whether for life or death, do your own work well.
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