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Whome vs. Whom

Whome

Used instead of 'whom' when following a preposition or as an object pronoun.

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Whom

A word used instead of 'who' in certain grammatical contexts, often to refer to the object of a verb or preposition

Examples:

But by whom?And the name of the family with whom she lived.Who were those with whom I played?

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This word has no antonyms

Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Whom is the correct and standard form of word, while whome is not an accepted word and should be avoided.
  • To remember whom, think of it as used when referring to him or her.
  • Whom is used when referring to the object of a verb or preposition.
  • Always question if him or them fits in the sentence, if yes, then whom is correct.
  • Do not use whome in any formal or informal context.
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