Definitions

whether or not

Part of Speech:

All (4) Adverb (2) Conjunction (2)

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in any case adv.
if adv.
in any case conj.
if conj.

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

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whether or not

"The first question," says Steel, "is whether or not a unique order exists for these reactions. Once we could prove that there is one, the algorithm to order them became tractable."

From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026

The data could provide clues on whether or not the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

Although Martin did not write the play, and questions remain about whether or not it is part of the “GOT” book canon, the production has Martin’s rousing endorsement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

An increasing number of people in their 60s, whether or not they have $1 million in retirement funds, are exploring alternatives like reducing their workload, taking a sabbatical or finding part-time work.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026

Her eyes scan mine, like she’s trying to decide whether or not I can handle what she wants to tell me.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam