Weather and whether are a pair of homophones which means they sound the same, but they have different spellings and meanings. Here we explain how to use these words correctly.
WEATHER Definition and Examples
Weather can be a noun or a verb.
- As a noun, it refers to climate, conditions.
- As a verb, it can mean the ability to withstand or endure the effects of weather.
WEATHER Examples:
- There’s going to be a change in the weather.
- Our family weathered a crisis this last year.
- The cold weather exhilarated the walkers.
- Did you have good weather on your trip?
- The house weathered the storm but was severely damaged.
- We are hoping for good weather on Sunday.
WHETHER Definition and Examples
Whether is a conjunction, which joins two words or phrases together.
WHETHER Examples:
- Maurice asked me whether I needed any help.
- I wasn’t sure whether you’d like it.
- I do not care whether it rains or not.
- He seemed undecided whether to go or stay.
- I don’t know whether I will be able to come.
- Let’s spin the coin to decide whether to go or not.
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