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conjunction · B1 · very often · UK/US

whether

whether

Meaning of whether

used to introduce alternatives or doubt

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British English/ˈweðə/
American English/ˈwɛðər/
Chinese pronunciation in Latin lettersshì fǒu
whether
whether - whether
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I’m not sure whether the gate is locked.

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whether means whether. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce whether

/ˈweðə/

whether translation

whether

whether examples

I’m not sure whether the gate is locked.

whether transcription

/ˈweðə/, /ˈwɛðər/

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whether meaning: what does it mean?

used to introduce alternatives or doubt

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whether is pronounced as /ˈweðə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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I’m not sure whether the gate is locked. Translation: Я не уверен, закрыты ли ворота.

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