Whether-Whether-Or-Not | Commonly Confused Words

Whether or not

/ˈweðə/

A phrase used to express that something will happen regardless of certain conditions.

/ˈweðə/

Used to introduce alternatives or express doubt between choices

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.

This word has no antonyms

Whether is used to introduce alternatives or possibilities.
Whether is often followed by or not but this is not always necessary.
Whether or not emphasizes that it doesnt matter if one scenario happens or doesnt happen.
Whether can stand alone for questions with two options usually involving or.
Whether or not is used for certainty regardless of conditions.