which

[wɪtʃ]

which Definition

• 1. asking for information specifying one or more people or things from a definite set
• 2. used referring to something previously mentioned when introducing a clause giving further information

Using which: Examples

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

• Example

  Which of these dresses do you like the most?

• Example

  I have two cats, one of which is black and white.

• Example

  The book, which was published last year, has won several awards.

which Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for which

• what
• who
• whom

Phrases with which

• which is which

  used to ask someone to distinguish between two similar things or people

  Example

  The twins are so identical that I can't tell which is which.

• which way

  used to ask about the direction or route to take

  Example

  Excuse me, could you tell me which way is the nearest station?

• in which case

  used to introduce a situation in which something previously stated applies

  Example

  You can cancel your order within 24 hours, in which case you will receive a full refund.

Origins of which

from Old English 'hwilc', meaning 'which, what'

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Summary: which in Brief

The word 'which' [wɪtʃ] is a pronoun used to ask for information specifying one or more people or things from a definite set. It can also be used to refer to something previously mentioned when introducing a clause giving further information. The phrase 'which is which' is used to ask someone to distinguish between two similar things or people, while 'which way' is used to ask about the direction or route to take. 'In which case' is used to introduce a situation in which something previously stated applies.