Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whom
Pronoun
/ho͞om/
Definition
A pronoun used to refer to a person or persons that is the object of a verb or preposition.
Examples
- To whom should I address the letter?
- Whom did you see at the party last night?
- She’s the person to whom I spoke earlier.
Meaning
Whom is used when referring to the object of a verb or preposition, as opposed to who, which refers to the subject.
Synonyms
- who
- that
- which
