which

which · pronoun

imported

Definitions

pronoun

  1. 1.

    Used to ask for information when choosing between a limited number of options.

  2. 2.

    Referring to something previously mentioned when introducing a relative clause.

  3. 3.

    Used to add information about something just mentioned.

  4. 4.

    Used to ask what one or ones from a group.

  5. 5.

    Being the one or ones previously mentioned or implied.

Related words

See also: that, what, who, whose
Synonyms: that, what

Etymology

From Old English "hwilc" meaning "which, what, what kind of," from Proto-Germanic "hwa-lik-" meaning "of what form," a compound of "hwi-" (who) and "*likan" (form, body). Related to German "welch."