“Whose” vs. “Whos”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 9, 2023
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The difference between “whose” and “whos”
- Whose is a valid pronoun that means possession, whereas whos is not a recognized word.
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What is the definition of “whose” and “whos”?
Whose
- Whose is a pronoun used to indicate possession or ownership of something or someone.
- It replaces the noun that follows it and is used in questions and relative clauses.
- Whose can also be used to inquire about the person to whom something belongs.
Whos
- Whos is not a word in the English language and is not recognized by dictionaries.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Whose” is the more popular variant on the web.
More popular
Whose
2,580,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- Whose bag is this? It's too heavy to carry.
- I saw a girl whose name I can't remember at the party.
- Whose idea was it to go on a hike in this weather?
Whos
25,600,000 results on the web
Examples
- Whos is not a word in the English language and is not recognized by dictionaries.
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