WHETHER

(pronoun, conj.)

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There are 5 meanings of the word Whether.

How to pronounce whether:

Which of two.

Introducing a direct interrogative question (often with correlative or) which indicates doubt between alternatives.

Used to introduce an indirect interrogative question that consists of multiple alternative possibilities (usually with correlative or).

Example: "He chose the correct answer, but i don't know whether it was by luck or (whether it was) by skill."

Without a correlative, used to introduce a simple indirect question.

Example: "Do you know whether he's coming?"

Used to introduce a disjunctive adverbial clause which qualifies the main clause of the sentence (with correlative or).

Example: "He's coming, whether you like it or not."

"I can't decide whether to go to the party or stay home."

"She asked him whether he had finished his homework."

"I wonder whether it will rain tomorrow."

"He's unsure whether he should accept the job offer or not."

"I haven't decided whether to buy a new car or fix my old one."

Is WHETHER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, whether is valid for both Scrabble US and EU

US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WHETHER has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is WHETHER a valid Words With Friends word?

Yes, whether is valid for Words With Friends

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WHETHER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is WHETHER a valid WordFeud word?

Yes, whether is valid for WordFeud

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WHETHER has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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