Whom — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

pronoun /ˈhüm/

Meaning & Definition of Whom

Whom (pronoun)

  1. —used as an interrogative or relative—used as object of a verb or a preceding preposition or less frequently as the object of a following preposition though now often considered stilted especially as an interrogative and especially in oral use—occasionally used as predicate nominative with a copulative verb or as subject of a verb especially in the vicinity of a preposition or a verb of which it might mistakenly be considered the object

Origin & Etymology of Whom

Middle English, from Old English hwām, dative of hwā who

First known use: before 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Whom

Frequently Asked Questions about Whom

What does "Whom" mean?

"Whom" means —used as an interrogative or relative—used as object of a verb or a preceding preposition or less frequently as the object of a following preposition though now often considered stilted especially as an interrogative and especially in oral use—occasionally used as predicate nominative with a copulative verb or as subject of a verb especially in the vicinity of a preposition or a verb of which it might mistakenly be considered the object. As a pronoun, it is defined as: —used as an interrogative or relative—used as object of a verb or a preceding preposition or less frequently as the object of a following preposition though now often considered stilted especially as an interrogative and especially in oral use—occasionally used as predicate nominative with a copulative verb or as subject of a verb especially in the vicinity of a preposition or a verb of which it might mistakenly be considered the object.

Is "Whom" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Whom" is a pronoun.

Is "Whom" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Whom" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Whom"?

"Whom" is pronounced /ˈhüm/.

What is the origin of the word "Whom"?

"Whom" comes from Middle English, from Old English hwām, dative of hwā who. First known use: before 12th century.

What CEFR level is "Whom"?

"Whom" is a B2-level word in SophDict's CEFR vocabulary lists, which group English words from A1 (beginner) to C2 (proficient).

What topics is "Whom" used in?

"Whom" is commonly used in topics such as Grammar Function Words.