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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If someone trusts you with their money, it’s a huge privilege, but whether or not your former golf buddy would have made you more than you manage your own investments is largely irrelevant.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

“You can have Latino representation, but whether or not that will actually lead to tangible outcomes for Latino communities, that’s what people want to know.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

But the destination is still readable, and an ISP will know you visited that website, whether or not it uses HTTPS.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Lame says people with suspected Ebola have samples taken to determine whether or not they have the virus, and another one 48 hours later if the first comes back negative.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Everyone looked up and mumbled, though it was evident that he was going to tell us what he had been up to whether or not we prodded.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson