pron
whom
hoom
pron
1
The object form of "who," used when referring to the person a verb or preposition acts on.
"Whom did you invite to the meeting?"
"To whom should I address this letter?"
How to Use Whom
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal version of "who," used for the object of a verb or preposition.
Common mistake
Use "whom" after a preposition ("to whom," "for whom") or as the object of a verb; use "who" as the subject. In casual speech, "who" is now widely accepted in both roles.
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Word Forms
of who plural
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Etymology
From Old English hwām, the dative case of hwā ("who").