Weather vs. whether
Is the right word whether, weather, or wether? One spelling refers to one of two possible choices, the other describes what the conditions are like outside, and one is a male sheep.
The weather forecast looks promising for our picnic tomorrow.
She couldn’t decide whether to wear a coat or just a sweater.
I wasn’t sure weather the store was open today.
We had to cancel our hike because of the terrible whether.
| word | used in a sentence |
| weather [noun] | When the weather is nicer we’ll go for a walk. |
| whether [conjunction] | I wasn’t sure whether you’d like it. |
| wether [n., male sheep] | Maybe we can sell this wether because it is not capable of mating. |
- Weather is a noun that refers to the state of the atmosphere and the temperature outside; e.g., “the weather is beautiful today!“
- Whether is a conjunction that refers to two or more possibilities; as in, “I’m wondering whether to have the fish or the beef”.
A wether is a term for a male sheep that’s been castrated, and is probably not the word you’re looking for. It does make for some fun trivia though.
“Weather”, used in sentences
| Word Form | Examples |
|---|---|
| Other | Would you like to go for a picnic, weather depending.
When the weather is nicer we’ll go for a walk. Anyway, it’s a good story, whether or not it’s true. I was questioning whether we have the money to fund such a project. 1. Weather describes the conditions outside. |
More confusing words
Practice: Weather vs. whe
I wonder ______ it will rain today.
The ______ is sunny and warm.
Let’s check the ______ forecast before going out.
She couldn’t decide ______ to stay or leave.
Bring an umbrella just in case of bad ______.
FAQs
What does “weather” mean?
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What does “whether” mean?
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What is “wether?”
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How can I remember “weather” vs. “whether”?
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Can I say “terrible whether” about a storm?
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Yash, D. "How to Use Weather vs. Whether (Definition, Examples)." Grammarflex, Aug 24, 2025, https://grammarflex.com/whether-vs-weather/.
