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

  • (..) Twenty-five dollars for Miss Fanny Elsing. Only $ to give your-- One hundred and fifty dollars in gold. For what lady, sir? For Mrs. Charles Hamilton. For whom, sir? Mrs. Charles Hamilton. Mrs. Hamilton is in mourning, Captain Butler... ...but I'm sure any of our Atlanta belles would be proud to-- (..)
    1939 Gone with the Wind