“Who” vs. “Whom”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 7, 2023
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The difference between “who” and “whom”
- "Who" is used as the subject of a sentence, while "whom" is used as the object of a sentence.
- "Who" refers to the person doing the action, while "whom" refers to the person receiving the action.
- "Who" can be used to introduce a clause, while "whom" cannot.
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What is the definition of “who” and “whom”?
Who
- A pronoun used as the subjective form of "whom."
- Refers to the subject of a sentence or clause.
- Used when the pronoun is performing the action in a sentence.
Whom
- A pronoun used as the objective form of "who."
- Refers to the object of a verb or preposition in a sentence.
- Used when the pronoun is receiving the action in a sentence.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Who” is the more popular variant on the web.
More popular
Who
12,410,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- Who will be joining us for dinner tonight?
- Who is responsible for booking the meeting room?
- Who can I talk to about getting a refund for this product?
Whom
1,290,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- Whom did you give the keys to?
- To whom should I address this letter?
- With whom did you attend the conference last week?
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