Wether vs. Whether: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on October 7, 2023
The incorrect spelling is "Wether," while the correct spelling is "Whether." Whether is used to introduce alternative possibilities or conditions.
Which is correct: Wether or Whether
How to spell Whether?
Wether is Incorrect
Whether is Correct
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Key Differences
Think of "weather," which sounds similar but is about climate, and remember "whether" asks a choice between options.
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Oct 07, 2023
"Whether" contains "her," so think about choosing 'her' or 'him' as a way to remember it introduces choices.
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Oct 07, 2023
Recall that "whether" is often followed by "or not," which should remind you of making a decision.
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Oct 07, 2023
In spelling bees, "whether" is the one that causes doubt; it's about options.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 07, 2023
Memorize a sentence that uses "whether" correctly, such as "I don't know whether it will rain today."
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Oct 07, 2023
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Wether and Whether Definitions
Whether
"Whether" can precede a statement of doubt.
I'm not sure whether she'll come.
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Sep 15, 2023
Whether
"Whether" may also introduce a direct or indirect question.
Ask her whether she is free.
Harlon Moss
Sep 15, 2023
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Whether
"Whether" can also introduce a comparison.
He plays whether he wins or loses.
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Sep 15, 2023
Whether
"Whether" can express a condition.
Whether you like it or not, you have to go.
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Whether
Used in indirect questions to introduce one alternative
We should find out whether the museum is open. See Usage Notes at doubt, if.
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Sep 13, 2023
Whether
Used to introduce alternative possibilities
Whether she wins or whether she loses, this is her last tournament.
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Whether
(obsolete) Introduces a direct question between alternatives (often with correlative or).
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Whether
Indicates doubt between possibilities (usually with correlative or).
He chose the correct answer, but whether by luck or by skill I don't know.
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Whether
Without a correlative, introduces a simple indirect question.
Do you know whether he's coming?
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Whether
Introduces a disjunctive adverbial clause qualifying the main clause (with correlative or).
He's coming, whether you like it or not.
Whether or not you're successful, you can be sure you did your best.
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Whether
Which (of two); which one (of two); - used interrogatively and relatively.
Now choose yourself whether that you liketh.
One day in doubt I cast for to compareWhether in beauties' glory did exceed.
Whether of them twain did the will of his father?
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Whether
In case; if; - used to introduce the first or two or more alternative clauses, the other or others being connected by or, or by or whether. When the second of two alternatives is the simple negative of the first it is sometimes only indicated by the particle not or no after the correlative, and sometimes it is omitted entirely as being distinctly implied in the whether of the first.
And now who knowsBut you, Lorenzo, whether I am yours?
You have said; but whether wisely or no, let the forest judge.
For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord; whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's.
But whether thus these things, or whether not;Whether the sun, predominant in heaven,Rise on the earth, or earth rise on the sun, . . . Solicit not thy thoughts with matters hid.
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Sep 13, 2023
Whether
"Whether" is used to introduce alternative possibilities.
He couldn't decide whether to go or stay.
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Sep 15, 2023
FAQs
What is the verb form of Whether?
"Whether" is not a verb, so it doesn't have a verb form.
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Oct 07, 2023
Which vowel is used before Whether?
Typically, the indefinite article "a" would precede "whether."
Aimie Carlson
Oct 07, 2023
Why is it called Whether?
The term "Whether" originates from Old English to introduce alternatives or conditions.
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Which article is used with Whether?
Articles are generally not used with "whether."
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Which conjunction is used with Whether?
"Or" is most often used with "whether."
Harlon Moss
Oct 07, 2023
Which preposition is used with Whether?
Prepositions like "about" or "on" can sometimes precede "whether" in a sentence.
Janet White
Oct 07, 2023
Is Whether a negative or positive word?
It is neutral; it doesn't inherently convey negativity or positivity.
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Oct 07, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Whether?
The stress is on the first syllable: "We."
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Oct 07, 2023
What is the singular form of Whether?
"Whether" does not have a singular or plural form; it's invariant.
Janet White
Oct 07, 2023
Which determiner is used with Whether?
Determiners are generally not used with "whether."
Janet White
Oct 07, 2023
What is the first form of Whether?
"Whether" doesn't have verb forms as it's not a verb.
Sara Rehman
Oct 07, 2023
What is the third form of Whether?
Again, "whether" doesn't have verb forms.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 07, 2023
How is Whether used in a sentence?
"Whether" is used to introduce options or conditions: "I don't know whether to go out or stay home."
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Oct 07, 2023
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