whether /ˈwɛðə(ɹ)/conjunction 4determiner 1pronoun 1 conjunction4 •introducing a question that has a yes or no answerWhether we'll be on time I'm unsure.Do you know whether he's coming? •Indicates doubt between possibilities (usually with correlative or).He chose the correct answer, but whether by luck or by skill I don't know.I can't decide whether to get divorced now or wait. •Introduces a disjunctive adverbial clause qualifying the main clause (with correlative or).He's coming, whether you like it or not.I'll enjoy playing with my friends again, whether we win or lose. •(no longer used) Introduces a direct question between alternatives (often with correlative or).whether ys it easyer to saye to the sicke of the palsey, thy synnes ar forgeven the: or to saye, aryse, take uppe thy beed and walke? — 1526 determiner1 •(no longer used) Which of two.But to whether side fortune would have been partial could not be determined. — 1587 pronoun1 •(no longer used) Which of two.The debite answered and sayde unto them: whether of the twayne will ye that I lett loosse unto you? — 1526
