whom
Translation
whom
Examples
To whom did you give the book?
To whom did you give the book?
Whom did you see at the party?
Whom did you see at the party?
Grammar Patterns
((as object of preposition)) used as the object of a preposition To whom should I send this email?
((as direct object)) used as the direct object of a verb (formal) Whom did they invite to the ceremony?
Similar Words
Synonyms: (none); Contrast: who (subjective case)
Etymology
From Old English 'hwǣm', the dative case of 'hwā' (who).
Memory Tips
Use 'whom' where you could use 'him' or 'her'. For example, 'I gave the book to him.' -> 'To whom did you give the book?'