whom

hʊm

Definitions

1. pronoun

used as the object of a verb or preposition, referring to a person, typically in formal or literary contexts

“To whom should I address this letter?”

2. object

the person or thing affected by the action of a verb

“Who dined with him, and whom did he meet?”

3. interrogative

used in questions to ask for the identity of a person, typically in formal or literary contexts

“Whom do you think will win the election?”

Synonyms

  • that
  • who

Antonyms

  • none