Another Word For Which

Meaning

The word "which" is a pronoun used to ask questions or to introduce relative clauses. It typically refers to items from a set or choices. For example, when asking someone to specify a single option among many, you might say, "Which one do you prefer?" It helps in clarifying or giving additional information about something previously mentioned.

Synonyms

• What
• That
• Who (in some contexts)

Antonyms

• None (as it functions as a pronoun in English, there are no direct antonyms)

Etymology

The word "which" originates from Old English "hwilc," which meant "what kind of" or "which one." The root can also be traced to Proto-Germanic "*hwi-likaz," which has similar meanings in related languages.

Examples

1. "Which book do you want to read?"
2. "I cannot decide which movie to watch tonight."
3. "She didn’t know which dress to wear to the party."
4. "Can you tell me which route is the fastest?"
5. "They were asked which candidate they preferred."