Which is correct:
"Whether day or night" or "whatever day or night"?

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Whether day or night

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to present a choice between day and night.

This phrase is used to indicate a choice between two options, specifically between day and night.

Examples:

  • I will be there whether day or night.
  • He can work whether day or night.

Alternatives:

  • whether it's day or night
  • day or night
  • regardless of whether it's day or night
  • no matter if it's day or night
  • day or night, it doesn't matter

whatever day or night

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate any day or night without specifying a particular one.

This phrase is used to refer to any day or night without specifying a particular one.

Examples:

  • You can call me whatever day or night.
  • I am available to work whatever day or night.

Alternatives:

  • any day or night
  • anytime, day or night
  • regardless of the day or night
  • no matter what day or night
  • any day or night works for me
Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Whether day or night' is used to present a choice between day and night, while 'whatever day or night' is used to indicate any day or night without specifying a particular one.

Last updated: March 25, 2024

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