whom

Definition

  • objective case of 'who'
  • used in formal writing or speech

Examples

  • ('formal') The person to 'whom' we spoke to was very helpful. = ('formal') The person 'whom' we spoke to was very helpful. = (more commonly) The person 'who/that' we spoke to was very helpful.

  • ('formal') Her brother, 'whom' I met last year, is an attorney. = (more commonly) Her brother, 'who' I met last year, is an attorney.

  • ('formal') To 'whom' did you speak? = ('formal') 'Whom' did you speak to? = (more commonly) 'Who' did you speak to?

Movie quotes

  • (..) of thy distemper sprinkle cool patience - Whereon do you look? - On him, on him. Look you how pale he glares - Do not look upon me - To whom do you speak this? - Do you see nothing there? - Nothing at all, yet all that is I see - Nor did you nothing hear? - No, nothing but ourselves (..)
    2015 Hamlet
  • (..) ...that disclosed, lies within our remedy - He hath of late much talked of you, good sirs And sure I am, two men there are not living to whom he more adheres If it will please you to show us so much kindness and goodwill... ...as to expend your time with us a while (..)
    2015 Hamlet