“Whose” vs. “Who's”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 7, 2023
Engram
The difference between “whose” and “who's”
- Whose is used to show possession while who's is a contraction of "who is" or "who has."
- Whose is a possessive pronoun while who's is a combination pronoun.
- Whose is a stand-alone word, while who's is a contraction.
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What is the definition of “whose” and “who's”?
Whose
- Used to ask about possession or ownership.
- It can also be used as a pronoun indicating possession or ownership.
- The word whose is sometimes confused with who's.
Who's
- Shortened form of "who is" or "who has."
- It can be used in place of either one of the two words.
- Who's is a contraction.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Whose” is the more popular variant on the web.
More popular
Whose
2,510,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- Whose book is this?
- Whose car did you borrow?
- Whose turn is it to cook dinner tonight?
Who's
617,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- Who's going to the party tonight?
- Who's in charge of the project?
- Who's the new employee in accounting?
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