Weather-Whether | Commonly Confused Words
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Weather vs. Whether

Weather

/ˈweðə/
The atmospheric conditions, including temperature, wind, and precipitation, at a particular time and place

Examples:

I hate rainy weather.There is something good in all weathers.' - Then, we could weather this?'

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This word has no antonyms

Whether

/ˈweðə/
Used to introduce alternatives or express doubt between choices

Examples:

Life moves forward, whether you like it or not.Whether Sophronia was adopted by his mother?Meg did not know whether to laugh or cry.

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This word has no antonyms

Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Weather refers to atmospheric conditions and is often paired with feelings about rain, sun, or snow.
  • The word weather has the word eat in it, and you need to eat more when it gets cold outside.
  • Whether usually introduces alternatives and is often followed by the choices presented.
  • Whether doesnt have an a', just like how there are no clouds indicating weather in the sky when choosing between options.
  • Think of whether as a question word, often leading into a decision or trying to choose between options.
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