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Meaning of whose
The primary meaning of the word "whose" is to show possession or relationship.
Etymology of whose
The word "whose" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, derived from the words "whos" (genitive of who) and the possessive suffix "-e".
Historically, "whose" was used as a genitive form of "who", indicating possession or relationship, and its usage has evolved over time to its current form and function in modern English.
Synonyms
of which
of whom
belonging to
associated with
related to
pertaining to
concerning
regarding
about
from
originating from
hailing from
coming from
derived from
stemming from
issued from
proceeding from
owing to
due to
because of
on account of
by virtue of
through
since
as
for
in respect of
with regard to
in relation to
corresponding to
equivalent to
in connection with
in conjunction with
along with
together with
accompanied by
in company with
joined with
linked with
coupled with
paired with
united with
combined with
merged with
affiliated with
connected with
tied to
bound to
attached to
fastened to
secured to
anchored to
moored to
fixed to
rooted in
grounded in
based on
founded on
built on
established on
dependent on
reliant on
resting on
supported by
sustained by
upheld by
maintained by
preserved by
kept by
retained by
held by
possessed by
owned by
governed by
regulated by
controlled by
managed by
administered by
directed by
led by
guided by.
Definitions
- Used to ask for or provide information about the person or thing that something belongs to or is associated with.
- Used to show that something belongs to or is associated with a particular person or thing.
- Used in questions to ask about the identity of someone who has or is responsible for something.
Usage Examples
- The book, whose author is a renowned historian, provides a detailed account of the war.
- The company, whose profits have been declining, is looking for ways to cut costs.
- The city, whose population has been growing rapidly, is struggling to provide adequate housing.
Antonyms
none
nobody
nothing
no one
not anyone
not anybody
unaffiliated
unrelated
unconnected
detached
separate
independent
self-governing
autonomous
self-sufficient
isolated
alone
solitary
unaccompanied
unsupported
unaided
solo
individual
personal
private
exclusive
singular
unique
distinct
different
separate
apart
disconnected
severed
split
divided
sundered
rent
torn
isolated.