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Whom vs. Whome

You are uncertain about how to write whom? or is it whome? Find out in this lesson.

"Whom" vs. "Whome" in the English Grammar

What is Their Main Difference?

The main difference between whom and whome is that whom is the object form of who. Whome is an obsolete spelling of whom.

Differences

Whome

As mentioned earlier, 'whome' is an obsolete form of 'whom.' Remember you cannot use this spelling as it is incorrect. Have a look:

To ~~whome~~ was the package addressed?

This form is obsolete and therefore incorrect.

To whom was the package addressed?

This is the correct form of spelling 'whom.'

Whom

Whom is the correct spelling of this word. It is the object form of 'who.' This word is commonly used with prepositions. This form is widely used in formal writing and less used in speaking.

To whom will you send this?

Here, we are asking about the receiver of something.

To ~~whome~~ will you send this?

'Whome' is an obsolete form and cannot be used.

Similarities

As mentioned earlier, whome and whom are the same words with the same parts of speech but different spelling.

Whom did you meet?

~~Whome~~ were you talking to?

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