Who vs. Whom

Who is the subject of a verb — the one doing the action, while whom is the object of a verb or preposition — the one receiving the action. A quick tip: if you could answer with 'he', use who; if 'him', use whom.

What's the difference between who and whom?

Who is the subject of a verb — the one doing the action.

Whom is the object of a verb or preposition — the one receiving the action.

A quick tip: if you could answer with 'he', use who; if 'him', use whom.

Synonyms: browse synonyms for who and synonyms for whom.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between who and whom?

Who is the subject of a verb — the one doing the action, while whom is the object of a verb or preposition — the one receiving the action. A quick tip: if you could answer with 'he', use who; if 'him', use whom.

When do you use who?

Who is the subject of a verb — the one doing the action.

When do you use whom?

Whom is the object of a verb or preposition — the one receiving the action.

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