whether
conjunction
if; introduces alternatives
“I wonder whether she will call.”
Sound-alikes
whether vs weather
Weather is rain, sun and wind; whether introduces a choice or possibility (if … or not).
weather
noun / verb
atmospheric conditions; to survive
“The weather is lovely today.”
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Questions about whether vs weather
What is the difference between whether and weather?
Weather is rain, sun and wind; whether introduces a choice or possibility (if … or not).
How do I remember whether vs weather?
wHether has an H like "wHich one?". wEAther: what you EAt outside in when it's nice.
Are there exceptions?
"Wether" (no a, no h) is a castrated ram, the third member of the set. To "weather the storm" means to get through a hard time.
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