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which

[wɪtʃ]

which Definition

  • 1asking for information specifying one or more people or things from a definite set
  • 2used 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

Phrases with 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.

  • used to ask about the direction or route to take

    Example

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

  • 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.

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