Definition and meaning of English word "which"
which
/hwɪtʃ/
Meaning
determinerWhat, of those mentioned or implied.
How to use
The determiner 'which' is often used to ask for more information about a specific thing or person. A common learner mistake is to use 'which' instead of 'that' or 'who' in restrictive clauses. For example, 'The book which is on the table is mine' (correct) versus 'The book that is on the table is mine' (also correct, but more informal).
🇬🇧 English
which
Example
I don't know which book to read.
Which one do you like best?
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🦊 Use this word in a live AI conversationCommon phrases
- which one— used to ask for a choice
- which is which— used to describe a situation where things are unclear
- which way— used to ask for directions
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Frequency rank: #421 in English
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What does the English word "which" mean?▼
The English word "which" means "which" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Used to ask for or show which one of two or more things." (which translates as "which").
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