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

  • (..) Oh, by the way, don't eat the yellow snow. Oh, I know that. All I'm say in' is, this might be The golden opportunity To find out whom you really are. So, I hear you're going On a little journey to the big city. Yup. Ahh. I'm kind a nervous. (..)
    2003 Elf