who

/huː/

Definitions

1. pronoun

Used to ask for the identity of someone or something.

“Who is at the door?”

2. noun

A person whose identity is not known or specified.

“The police were looking for the who behind the crime.”

3. interrogative

Used to ask a question, especially one that requires a yes or no answer.

“Who will be attending the meeting?”

4. adverb

Used to ask for the identity of someone or something.

“Who do you think will win the election?”

Synonyms

  • that
  • which
  • whom

Antonyms

  • anyone
  • everyone