Whose Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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whose

[huz ]

Definition

^{Context #1 | Pronoun}

possessive

belonging to or associated with which person

Synonyms

belonging to whom, of whom.

Examples of usage

Whose book is this?
Whose idea was it?
Whose turn is it?

Translations

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Origin of 'whose'

The word 'whose' originated from the Middle English 'whos', which is a genitive form of 'who'. It has been used in the English language since the 12th century. The word has its roots in Old English and Proto-Germanic languages.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #316, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.

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313 considered
314 care
315 death
316 whose
317 able
318 term
319 open
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