whom Definition In English

• 0 used instead of "who" as the object of a verb or preposition:

  • To whom do you wish to speak?

  • There were 500 passengers, of whom 121 drowned.

  • He took out a photo of his son, whom he adores.

  • I met a man with whom I used to work.

• 1 used as the object of a verb or after a preposition when referring to a particular person or when adding information about a person just mentioned:

  • He took out a photo of his son, whom he adores.

  • The Kenyans have three runners in the race, any of whom could win.

• 2 used esp. in questions as the object of a verb or after a preposition, when asking which person or people, or when asking what someone’s name is:

  • Of whom can it truly be said that they have never been dishonest?