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Whom

Definition:

Whom is the objective form of the pronoun 'who', used as an interrogative pronoun to refer to a person or people in a formal speech or written English.

Senses:

  1. As a pronoun, whom is used to refer to the object of a verb or preposition.
  2. As a relative pronoun, whom is used to introduce a clause and refer to the object of the verb in that clause.

Usage Examples:

1. As a pronoun:

  • Whom did you invite to the party?
  • To whom does this wallet belong?
  • The manager, whom everyone respects, is retiring.
  • He is a wise man, from whom you can learn a lot.

2. As a relative pronoun:

  • She met a guy whom she instantly liked.
  • They visited the old library, in front of whom stood a statue.
  • The girl whom I saw at the park is my neighbor.
  • These are the athletes whom the coach handpicked for the competition.

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