“Whoever” vs. “Whomever”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 9, 2023
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The difference between “whoever” and “whomever”
- The main difference between "whoever" and "whomever" lies in their grammatical function within a sentence. "Whoever" can serve as both the subject and the object, while "whomever" is specifically used as the object.
- "Whoever" is more commonly used in everyday language and is considered less formal, while "whomever" is more formal and less frequently used in contemporary English.
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What is the definition of “whoever” and “whomever”?
Whoever
- "Whoever" is a pronoun that refers to any person or individuals who.
- It is used when the specific identity of the person is unknown or irrelevant, and it can be used as a subject or an object in a sentence.
- "Whoever" is used to refer to people in a general or indefinite sense, without specifying a particular person or group.
Whomever
- "Whomever" is a pronoun that also refers to any person or individuals, but it is used as the object of a verb or preposition.
- It is used when the specific identity of the person is unknown or irrelevant, and it functions as the object of a verb or a preposition in a sentence.
- "Whomever" is used to refer to people in a general or indefinite sense, but it specifically serves as the object of an action or a prepositional phrase.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Whoever” is the more popular variant on the web.
More popular
Whoever
163,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- Whoever thought of this idea deserves a promotion.
- Whoever wins the race gets a trophy.
- Whoever needs help may approach me.
Whomever
18,700,000 results on the web
Examples
- Whomever you choose to be your partner must be reliable.
- Whomever I talk to about the issue keeps it confidential.
- Whomever you give the money to should be trustworthy.
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