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whom

[huːm]

whom Definition

  • 1used instead of 'who' as the object of a verb or preposition
  • 2used to refer to people in a formal context

Using whom: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "whom" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Whom did you give the book to?

  • Example

    To whom it may concern, ...

  • Example

    The person whom I saw yesterday was my old friend.

whom Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for whom

Phrases with whom

  • used to indicate the person or people to whom something belongs or with whom they are associated

    Example

    A book of whom I am the author.

  • used to indicate the person or people someone is accompanying or sharing something with

    Example

    He went to the party with whom he had met at the gym.

  • used to indicate the person or people who are the subject of a conversation or piece of writing

    Example

    The article was about a woman whom I had never met.

Origins of whom

Old English 'hwām', dative of 'hwā' (see who)

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Summary: whom in Brief

'Whom' [huːm] is a pronoun used instead of 'who' as the object of a verb or preposition, particularly in formal contexts. It is often used in phrases such as 'to whom it may concern' and 'the person whom I saw yesterday.' 'Whom' can also be used in phrases like 'of whom,' 'with whom,' and 'about whom,' which indicate possession, companionship, and subject matter, respectively.

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