What is another word for whether or not?

Pronunciation: [wˈɛðəɹ ɔː nˈɒt] (IPA)

If you're writing a paper or article and need to vary your language, there are plenty of synonyms for the phrase "whether or not." Some possible replacements include "regardless of whether," "irrespective of whether," "independent of whether," "if," "in the event that," "provided that," "when," and "whenever." You could also rephrase your sentence entirely to avoid using the phrase altogether. For example, instead of saying "Whether or not I go to the party depends on my work schedule," you could say "My attendance at the party depends on my work schedule" or "If my work schedule allows, I'll go to the party".

What are the hypernyms for Whether or not?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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