which — used to ask for information specifying one or more people or things from a definite set
Part of speech: PRONOUN
Definition: used to ask for information specifying one or more people or things from a definite set
Pronunciation (IPA): /wɪtʃ/
Example Sentences
- Which pizza topping makes you happier - pineapple or your friend's horrified face?
- The book which I borrowed yesterday is really interesting.
- Which superhero would win in a battle: Superman or my mom with a slipper?
which
PRONOUN[/wɪtʃ/]
used to ask for information specifying one or more people or things from a definite set
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'hwilc', meaning 'of what kind' or 'what'. The word traces back to a common Proto-Germanic ancestor shared with German 'welch', reflecting the interrogative and relative pronoun function in early Germanic languages.
Breakdown
Old English 'hwilc' evolved directly into Middle English and Modern English 'which' through regular sound changes. The word combines Proto-Germanic elements related to interrogative pronouns, with the 'w' sound replacing the original 'hw' through phonetic evolution.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Which pizza topping makes you happier - pineapple or your friend's horrified face?”
“The book which I borrowed yesterday is really interesting.”
“Which superhero would win in a battle: Superman or my mom with a slipper?”
“I can't decide which dress to wear to the party.”
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