Cool MateMeaning of Who's
Contraction of 'who is' or 'who has'.
In simple words: A question asking who is or who has.
Who's in a sentence
- Who's coming to the party tonight?
- Who's your favorite author?
- Do you know who's in charge of the meeting?
- Who's going to take care of the dog?
- I wonder who's behind this project.
How to use Who's
Use 'Who's' in questions or informal contexts. In formal writing, use 'Who is' or 'Who has'.
Grammar pattern
standalone question
Memory hint
Sounds like 'whose' but it’s a question asking about identity.
Related words
Collocations with Who's
- Who's there?
- Who's in charge?
- Who's your teacher?
Synonyms for Who's
- who is
- who has
Common mistakes with Who's
- Confused with 'whose', which shows possession.
- Used in formal contexts where 'who is' should be used instead.
Who's appears in
Who's in other languages
More words like Who's
- Greatest
the best or most important
- BeA1
To exist or live.
- IA1
The word used by a person to talk about themselves.
- OfA1
shows a relationship between things, often to indicate belonging or connection.
- TheA1
A word that shows a specific thing is being talked about.
- YouA1
A word used to talk about the person or people you are speaking to.
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Frequently asked questions about "Who's"
What does "Who's" mean?
A question asking who is or who has.
What is the definition of "Who's"?
Contraction of 'who is' or 'who has'.
How do you use "Who's" in a sentence?
Who's coming to the party tonight?
Can you give another example of "Who's"?
Who's your favorite author?
What are synonyms for "Who's"?
Common alternatives include who is, who has.
What words go with "Who's"?
It commonly pairs with Who's there?, Who's in charge?, Who's your teacher?.
What are common mistakes when using "Who's"?
Confused with 'whose', which shows possession. Used in formal contexts where 'who is' should be used instead.
How do you pronounce "Who's"?
US: //huːz//, UK: //huːz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use "Who's"?
Use 'Who's' in questions or informal contexts. In formal writing, use 'Who is' or 'Who has'.