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"Wether" or not: clearing up the confusion

Reviewed and edited by

Anwar Kareem 02/11/2024, 03:50

English.me team member

What kind of error is it?

Wether or whether. What's correct?

Spelling error

Why do people make this mistake?

People often confuse "wether" with "whether" because they sound similar when spoken and are just one letter apart in writing.

What is correct?

"Whether" is the correct word to use when indicating alternatives or possibilities.

Examples of correct usage

I haven't decided whether to go to the party or stay home.
She didn't know whether it would rain today.
Please let me know whether you can attend the meeting.

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