Cool MateMeaning of Who
used in questions to ask about the name, identity or function of one or more people
In simple words: A word used to ask about a person.
Who in a sentence
- Who is that woman?
- I wonder who that letter was from.
- Who are you phoning?
- Who's the money for?
- The people who called yesterday want to buy the house.
- The people (who) we met in France have sent us a card.
- Mrs Smith, who has a lot of teaching experience at junior level, will be joining the school in September.
- And then Mary, who we had been talking about earlier, walked in.
- Who are you to tell me I can't park here?
How to use Who
Used to inquire about someone's identity; appropriate in both formal and informal settings. Avoid using it in contexts where specifics are required, like in legal or detailed reports.
Grammar pattern
who + verb
Memory hint
Sounds like 'who's there?' — imagine someone knocking at a door and asking.
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Frequently asked questions about Who
What does Who mean?
A word used to ask about a person.
What is the definition of Who?
used in questions to ask about the name, identity or function of one or more people
How do you use Who in a sentence?
Who is that woman?
Can you give another example of Who?
I wonder who that letter was from.
What are synonyms for Who?
Common alternatives include which, that, whoever.
What is the opposite of Who?
Opposite meanings include someone, somebody, anyone, anybody.
What words go with Who?
It commonly pairs with who is, who are, who knows.
What are common mistakes when using Who?
Using 'who' for objects instead of 'whom'. 'Who' used incorrectly after prepositions like 'to'.
How do you pronounce Who?
US: /["/huː/"]/, UK: /["/huː/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Who?
Used to inquire about someone's identity; appropriate in both formal and informal settings. Avoid using it in contexts where specifics are required, like in legal or detailed reports.
What CEFR level is Who?
"Who" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.