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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:
- As a pronoun, whom is used to refer to the object of a verb or preposition.
- 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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