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whose

/hjuːz/ pronoun · British & US
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What does whose mean?

pronoun

Used to indicate that something belongs to the person or people previously mentioned, or to ask whose something is. It is often used in questions to ask about the ownership or identity of something.

Example

"Whose book is this? The book whose author I admire the most is on the bestseller list."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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