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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

But he has reiterated a point he has made many times before about wanting to stay involved with Aston Martin whether or not he continues driving in F1.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in Bahrain to meet with Persian Gulf leaders, said in an interview on Fox News that the U.S. was “interested in whether or not ships are moving.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

Former armed forces minister Al Carns told an event Tuesday that he wanted to hear Burnham's "vision" for the country before deciding whether or not to stand.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

The biggest story in Washington for the past six years has been whether or not one president or another is about to keel over.

From Slate • Jun. 23, 2026

I was impressed by her, and whether or not I ended up taking the job, I was excited to get to know her better.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama