Pronunciation

/hoʊ/

Definitions

• Pronoun: Referring to a person, typically unknown or unspecified. For example: “Who left the door open?”
• Determiner: Used before a noun to indicate a person or people. For example: “Who are you looking for?”
• Relative Pronoun: Introduces a clause that provides additional information about a noun. For example: “The person who won the prize was very surprised.”

Phrases

• “Who’s that?” is a way to ask for identification or introduce someone.
• “Whoever said that…” implies uncertainty about the speaker.
• “She’s the one who…” indicates the subject responsible for a particular action.

Example Sentences

• Pronoun: “I don’t know who took my book; can you help me find out?”
• Determiner: “Who are the new employees who just joined the team?”
• Relative Pronoun: “The girl who won the race is from a local sports club.”

Synonyms

• Anyone
• Somebody
• Someone
• That person
• The one
• They (in some contexts)

Note: “Who” can also be used as a question word, asking for the identity of a person, but the examples provided focus on its usage as a pronoun.