Weather vs Whether

Quick Tip: Remember: Weather refers to atmospheric conditions (the weather). Whether is a conjunction expressing alternatives (whether or not).

Weather

noun

the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time

Examples:
  • The weather is beautiful today.
  • We need to check the weather forecast.
  • Bad weather delayed our flight.
verb

to wear away or change the appearance or texture of something by long exposure to the atmosphere

Examples:
  • The stone has weathered over time.
  • The building weathered the storm well.

Whether

conjunction

expressing a doubt or choice between alternatives

Examples:
  • I don't know whether to go or stay.
  • Whether you like it or not, we're leaving.
  • We need to decide whether to proceed.
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