Definitions

whether or not

ADVERB

in any case

Synonyms

WEAK

certainly positively surely whether or no

ADVERB

Synonyms

WEAK

whether yes or no

CONJUNCTION

in any case

Synonyms

WEAK

certainly positively surely whether or no

CONJUNCTION

Synonyms

WEAK

whether yes or no

Example Sentences

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The problem would also extend to people who may not know who their own parents are, and thus would be unable to establish whether or not their parents were citizens and, in turn, unable to prove whether or not they are citizens.

From Salon

Wall Street is waiting to see whether or not new CEO Josh D’Amaro can lead the company into a new era.

From Barron's

‘Regardless of whether or not the move is legal, it is certainly disgraceful, despicable, reprehensible, loathsome, outrageous and just plain truly pathetic,’ writes an L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

“If you write down what you’re thinking, it makes you more aware of what you’re thinking, which allows you to assess whether or not your thoughts are true, which is important if you’re having negative thoughts.”

From Literature

I look at him, try to judge whether or not he’s serious.

From Literature