When to Use Whether or?

1. (subordinating) used to introduce an indirect question or a clause after a verb expressing or implying doubt or choice in order to indicate two or more alternatives, the second or last of which is introduced by or or or whether: he doesn't know whether she's in Britain or whether she's gone to France.

How do you use whether or?

Whether … or …
  1. He might come. ...
  2. I don't know whether he will come or not.
  3. She might recognize me. ...
  4. I don't know whether she will recognize me or not.
  5. You may not like it. ...
  6. You will have to take this medicine whether you like it or not.
  7. She may or may not come with us. ...
  8. We will have to go whether she comes with us or not.

How do you use whether in a sentence?

Whether sentence example
  1. Whether we want to admit it or not, we all wish everyone would like us. ...
  2. He needs you right now, whether he knows it or not. ...
  3. I really don't know whether to finish him or not. ...
  4. I was unsure whether my husband would actually come with me. ...
  5. Whether or not you take my deal, I'll help her.
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