What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
who
Example
Who is coming to the party tonight? [who: subject pronoun]
Example
Do you know who won the game last night? [who: relative pronoun]
Example
Whoever wants to come is welcome. [whoever: indefinite pronoun]
whom
Example
Whom did you invite to the party? [whom: object pronoun]
Example
To whom should I address this letter? [whom: object of preposition]
Example
The person with whom I spoke was very helpful. [whom: relative pronoun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Who is more commonly used than whom in everyday language, and whom is typically reserved for formal writing or speech.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between who and whom?
Whom is more formal than who and is typically used in formal writing or speech, while who is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
