Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

who

Pronoun
/huː/
Definition
A word used to refer to a person or people, especially in questions.
Examples
  • Who is coming to the party tonight?
  • Do you know who painted this picture?
  • Who can help me with this problem?
Meaning
The word is primarily used to ask about the identity of a person or to indicate a specific individual in conversation.
Synonyms
  • which
  • that
  • what