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   whether

   /ˈwɛðə/

   conjunction

   • 1. expressing a doubt or choice between alternatives: "he seemed undecided whether to go or stay"
   • ▪ expressing an inquiry or investigation (often used in indirect questions): "I'll see whether she's at home"
   • ▪ indicating that a statement applies whichever of the alternatives mentioned is the case: "I'm going whether you like it or not"

   Word Origin Old Englishhwæther, hwether, of Germanic origin; related to German weder ‘neither’.

   Scrabble Points: 16

   • W

     4

   • H

     4

   • E

     1

   • T

     1

   • H

     4

   • E

     1

   • R

     1

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