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who

who
Pronoun

This pronoun functions primarily as an interrogative or relative marker specifically reserved for human beings or entities personified as humans. In formal writing, a strict distinction is maintained between "who" (the subject of a verb) and "whom" (the object of a verb or preposition), though in casual spoken English, "who" frequently replaces "whom" in all positions.

When used as a relative pronoun, it initiates a clause that defines or describes a person. It is essential to ensure the antecedent is a person; using "who" for inanimate objects is generally considered a grammatical error in standard English, where "which" or "that" would be the appropriate choice.

Meanings

Pronounwho
[~][~'s]

Used to ask which person or people are being referred to.

Who is coming to the party?

Pronounwho
[~][~'s]

Used to introduce a relative clause that gives more information about a person or people previously mentioned.

The woman who lives next door is a doctor.

Examples

Who are you?

Who are you?

Who is it?

Who is it?

Who is that?

Who is that?

Who told you the news?

Who told you the news?

Who is calling me now?

Who is calling me now?

I know who did it.

I know who did it.

The student who won the prize is here.

The student who won the prize is here.

School Life

Who is the lead detective on this case?

Detective

I want a partner who understands me.

I want a partner who understands me.

Romance

Who could have possibly leaked the merger details?

Who could have possibly leaked the merger details?

Business

He is a leader who inspires everyone.

He is a leader who inspires everyone.

History

I apologize to anyone who felt offended.

I apologize to anyone who felt offended.

Apology

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