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Weather vs. Whether

Weather

/ˈweðə/

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

Examples:

The weather is sunny today.How is the weather in your city?

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This word has no antonyms

Whether

/ˈweðə/

Used to introduce alternatives or express doubt between choices

Examples:

I don't know whether she likes it.Choose whether you want tea or coffee.

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Antonyms:

This word has no antonyms

Ways to tell them apart:

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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