whom
Pronunciation
Pronoun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The object form of "who," used for a person who receives the action of a verb or follows a preposition.
Usage notes
In everyday speech most people use "who" even where "whom" is technically correct; "whom" now survives mainly in formal writing.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "To _____ should I address this letter?"
Answer: whom
In your own words, what does "whom" mean?
The object form of "who," used for a person who receives the action of a verb or follows a preposition.
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