Meaning & use
whether
Used to introduce a choice or question between two or more possibilities.
See it in a sentence
She couldn't decide whether to take the job or continue her studies.
He asked whether the meeting had been rescheduled to next week.
A note on using this word
Whether is often confused with if; whether is preferred when presenting alternatives, especially after verbs like 'decide' or 'wonder.'
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