The word "whom" is a pronoun used to refer to the object of a verb or preposition. It is the objective case of "who."
Meaning and usage:
- "Who" is used as the subject of a sentence or clause (e.g., Who is coming?).
- "Whom" is used as the object of a verb or preposition (e.g., Whom did you see? or To whom did you give the book?).
Examples:
- Whom are you inviting to the party? (object of the verb "inviting")
- She is the person to whom I spoke. (object of the preposition "to")
In modern English, "whom" is often replaced by "who" in casual speech, but it remains correct and formal to use "whom" when it functions as the object.
