What is another word for Whom?

Pronunciation: [hˈuːm] (IPA)

Whom is a pronoun used to refer to a person or people as the object of a verb or preposition. Synonyms for whom include who, someone, whoever, anybody, and anyone. In many cases, the word whom can be replaced with who without changing the meaning of the sentence. However, using a different synonym such as someone or anybody can change the tone or emphasis of the sentence. For example, instead of asking "Whom did you invite to the party?" one could ask "Did you invite anyone to the party?" or "Who did you invite to the party?" Each synonym for whom has its own distinct connotation and can be used to enhance the language and clarity of a sentence.

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What are the hypernyms for Whom?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Whom

Finally he heard her ask slowly: "Whom do you wish to speak to?"
"The Mermaid of Druid Lake and Other Stories"
Charles Weathers Bump
For as the Father raiseth the dead and quickeneth them, even so the Son also quickeneth Whom He will.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I"
Marcus Dods
How long should he trust the man to Whom he had given his promise?
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine

Famous quotes with Whom

  • All the lessons of history in four sentences: Whom the gods would destroy, they first make mad with power. The mills of God grind slowly, but they grind exceedingly small. The bee fertilizes the flower it robs. When it is dark enough, you can see the stars.
    Charles A. Beard
  • Whom the gods wish to destroy they first call promising.
    Cyril Connolly
  • Our lives are the only meaningful expression of what we believe and in Whom we believe. And the only real wealth, for any of us, lies in our faith.
    Gordon B. Hinckley
  • Whom am I going to trust if I have to back again.
    Kamisese Mara
  • Whom the gods love dies young.
    Menander

Related words: who are you, who is me, who am i, who's this conversation with, who is this number, who is more powerful

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