Wether vs. Whether — What's the Difference?
Edited by Tayyaba Rehman — By Fiza Rafique — Published on September 22, 2023
"Wether" is incorrect for expressing uncertainty; "whether" is the right spelling, denoting if something is the case or not.
Which is correct: Wether or Whether
How to spell Whether?
Wether
Incorrect Spelling
Whether
Correct Spelling
Difference Between Wether and Whether
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Key Differences
"Whether" starts like "what," both of which ask questions.
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Remind yourself that "wether" is a sheep and unrelated to decision-making.
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"Weather" relates to the climate, "whether" is about choices, and "wether" is a castrated sheep. Only "whether" relates to decisions or alternatives.
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Think of the phrase "whether or not" to remember the correct spelling.
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Associate "whether" with decision-making situations in your mind.
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Definitions
Whether
Indicating doubt or a choice between alternatives.
She can't decide whether to go or stay.
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Whether
Introducing a question or indirect question.
He asked whether I had any plans.
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Whether
Used in indirect questions to introduce one alternative
We should find out whether the museum is open. See Usage Notes at doubt, if.
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Whether
Used to introduce alternative possibilities
Whether she wins or whether she loses, this is her last tournament.
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Whether
(obsolete) Introduces a direct question between alternatives (often with correlative or).
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Whether
Indicates doubt between possibilities (usually with correlative or).
He chose the correct answer, but whether by luck or by skill I don't know.
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Whether
Without a correlative, introduces a simple indirect question.
Do you know whether he's coming?
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Whether
Introduces a disjunctive adverbial clause qualifying the main clause (with correlative or).
He's coming, whether you like it or not.
Whether or not you're successful, you can be sure you did your best.
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Whether
Which (of two); which one (of two); - used interrogatively and relatively.
Now choose yourself whether that you liketh.
One day in doubt I cast for to compareWhether in beauties' glory did exceed.
Whether of them twain did the will of his father?
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Whether
In case; if; - used to introduce the first or two or more alternative clauses, the other or others being connected by or, or by or whether. When the second of two alternatives is the simple negative of the first it is sometimes only indicated by the particle not or no after the correlative, and sometimes it is omitted entirely as being distinctly implied in the whether of the first.
And now who knowsBut you, Lorenzo, whether I am yours?
You have said; but whether wisely or no, let the forest judge.
For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord; whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's.
But whether thus these things, or whether not;Whether the sun, predominant in heaven,Rise on the earth, or earth rise on the sun, . . . Solicit not thy thoughts with matters hid.
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Whether
Used to introduce alternatives or possibilities.
I'm unsure whether I'll attend the party.
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Whether
Expressing a doubt or choice between two options.
We’re deciding whether to travel now or later.
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FAQs
What is the verb form of whether?
"Whether" is not a verb and does not have verb forms.
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What is the root word of whether?
The word "whether" comes from Old English "hwæther."
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Why is it called whether?
The term "whether" originates from Old English and is used to introduce alternatives.
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Which vowel is used before whether?
No specific vowel precedes "whether" consistently; it depends on the context.
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Which determiner is used with whether?
Determiners are not typically used directly with "whether."
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How is whether used in a sentence?
"I can't decide whether to buy the red dress or the blue one."
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Is whether a vowel or consonant?
"Whether" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
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Which article is used with whether?
It can be preceded by any article depending on the sentence, but often no article is used.
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Fiza RafiqueFiza Rafique is a skilled content editor at AskDifference.com, where she meticulously refines and enhances written pieces. Drawing from her vast editorial expertise, Fiza ensures clarity, accuracy, and precision in every article. Passionate about language, she continually seeks to elevate the quality of content for readers worldwide.
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
