whose (/huːz/)

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Meaning

Meaning: belonging to whom

Used to ask who something belongs to.

Examples

🗣 Whose umbrella is this, left here by the front door?

Etymology

From Old English ‘hwaes’, the genitive of ‘hwa’ (who).

How & Where It’s Used

Used to ask about ownership or possession.

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Tags: question, possession

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