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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Senescence happens whether or not the eggs are fertile and can’t be stopped by relocating the eggs.

From Los Angeles Times

And then we can have another conversation about whether or not he's ready for the likes of Wardley.

From BBC

Whether or not banks take more risk by applying the same structure to the kinds of loans made by funds like business-development companies, which often lend to midsize companies owned by private-equity firms, is difficult to say.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Whether or not people will embrace these new technologies, I think remains to be seen,” he said.

From Barron's

Nonetheless, it’s worth exploring whether or not future cycles will be as much of a rollercoaster ride as they once were.

From Barron's