Whether or not meaning in English

Definition

Examples

• "It is up to you to decide whether they will be awarded the same type of budget for the upcoming year, after reading their respective budget proposals."
• "She asks me about the make and model of my washing machine, when did I buy it and where, and whether it is still under warranty."
• "Zircondan officials have already filled out the necessary paperwork for member status, though no one is sure whether or not this application will be taken seriously by the European Commission."
• "Whether it's a new necklace or not, it's great."
• "Time will tell whether this will be the result of an increase in sales or of making redundancies, however few people in the industry believe that D&C's tradition of using authentic Italian tailoring, leathers and fabrics will continue under Mazerati's leadership."
• "At our spacious and tranquil retreat, you will find a solution for all your earthly problems. Whether you have a serious alcohol or drug addiction, a troubled marriage, or are just severely disappointed in your gay children, we have a program for you!"
• "Listen, I'm in court on Thursday afternoon in your part of town so I was wondering whether you wanted to grab a quick drink after work?"
• "Whether it be beast, plant or man matters not."
• "So whether you're wrestling market trends or man-eating alligators, Outback Cologne is sure to give you an edge on the competition."
• "Reporter : You know, the basics: what country you were born in, how long you've been living in the States, whether or not you're an illegal alien, you know that sort of thing."
• "Depending on your views, we'll decide whether or not to pursue these ideas and invest in a full-scale campaign, in conjunction with the R & D department."
• "The past few weeks have been a very difficult time for me as I considered the direction of my career and whether I should stay with the company where I have worked happily for the last seven years."
• "The question now is whether he acted alone, or if others were aware of his fraudulent activities."
• "The fact is, that right now, we just don't know whether our production partners are guilty of any misconduct."
• "Perhaps you are a purist and limit yourself to downloading pornography and heavy metal music, however whether you are podcasting vegan recipes or ranting about Venezuelan foreign policy on a message board, it seems clear that the Web has become less of an occasional tool than a full-time distraction."
• "The owners of Bruno and Horatio's Miracle Juices have not yet decided whether or not to accept the offer."
• "Bruno – Could you ask Stink whether he would like the leftovers?"
• "The question is whether we will continue to exploit cheap and potentially illegal labor, or whether we should explore more expensive, but more ethical alternatives."
• "Bruno : Hmm, I wonder whether it's better to invest our profits in biotech or mutual funds-"