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Meaning of whom
The primary meaning of the word "whom" is as an object pronoun used to refer to the person or people that the sentence is about, often in formal or written language.
Etymology of whom
The word "whom" originated from Old English "hwām", which is the dative form of the pronoun "hwā" meaning "who".
Historically, "whom" was used as the object form of "who", and its usage has continued to evolve over time to its current usage in modern English.
Synonyms
Definitions
- Used as the object of a verb or preposition, referring to a person or people.
- Used in formal or written language to refer to the person or people that the sentence is about.
- Can be used as an interrogative, asking about the person or people involved in a situation.
Usage Examples
- To whom should I address this letter?
- The person whom I met at the party was very interesting.
- Whom do you think will win the award?