Definition Synonyms
Definition of which - Reverso English Dictionary
Pronoun
1.
questionasking for information specifying one or more people or things
- Which of these books is yours?
2.
non-restrictive clausereferring to something previously mentioned
- The car, which was red, sped past.
3.
restrictive clausereferring to a noun previously mentioned
- The book which you lent me is fascinating.
Expressions with which
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used to introduce something related to what was just said
I saw Tom yesterday. Speaking of which, how is he doing?
in various manners or methods
She tried every which way to solve the puzzle.
if that happens, then this result follows
You might be late, in which case call me.
likely direction events or decisions will take
Investors are watching which way the wind is blowing in the market.
used to mock someone's threat or challenge
You think you can beat me? You and which army!
in any direction or method without specific choice
The papers were scattered any which way.
have clear understanding or awareness of the situation
She finally knows which way is up after the confusing meeting..
person or thing missed or lost with regret
He always talks about her as the one which got away.
not named or identified on purpose
The author of the book, which shall remain nameless, was controversial.
understand the direction of a situation or trend
Politicians always know which way the wind blows.
state of confusion about what decision to make
After losing his job, he didn't know which way to turn.
state of calm and assurance beyond normal human understanding
She felt a peace which passes all understanding during meditation..
profound peace beyond human comprehension
She felt a peace which surpasses all understanding during the crisis.
used to distinguish between two or more items
Can you tell which is which between these two colors?
used to ask how similar people or things are identified
With the twins dressed alike, I couldn't tell which one is which.
referring to a small number of things previously mentioned
She has many books, a few of which are about history.
referring to multiple things previously mentioned
She bought three books, all of which were on sale.
indicates that any choice is acceptable
You can choose any of the options, any of which will work fine.
refers to two things previously mentioned
I have two dogs, both of which are very friendly.
at the moment when something else has happened
The train left at 8, by which time we had arrived.
refers to half of something previously mentioned
She bought two cakes, half of which were chocolate.
referring to a large number of things previously mentioned
She has many books, lots of which are about history.
referring to a large number of things previously mentioned
She has read many books, many of which are on history.
referring to the majority of something previously mentioned
He has many books, most of which are fiction.
Origin of which
Old English, hwilc (which)
Terms with which included in their meaning
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room surface
lower surface of a room on which one can walk
possession
that which belongs to him
predicative
that which belongs to me, used predicatively
identity label
word by which a person or thing is known
learning space
environment in which teaching and learning take place
senses
sense by which sounds are perceived
possession
that which belongs to her
operating period
period during which something operates
making stuff
substance from which things are made
operation
period of time during which something operates
agriculture
upper layer of earth in which plants grow
possession
that which belongs to them without a following noun
sports result
result in which two or more competitors have identical scores
perception
sense by which physical contact is perceived
transportation
railway lines on which trains run
home
container into which things are discarded
relative place
the place in which
business identity
official name under which a company conducts business
deadline
the time by which a product should arrive
library
date by which a borrowed item must be returned
time
specific duration in which events occur
indifference
it does not matter which
indefinite
one or more, no matter which
animal confinement
structure of bars or wires in which animals or birds are confined
Examples of which in a sentence
Which is the fastest route? The book, which was on the table, is mine. The painting, which was stolen, has been recovered. The car which he bought was expensive. The movie which we watched was thrilling.
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- French:lequel, qui, ...
- German:welches, das, ...
- Italian:quale, che, ...
- Spanish:cuál, que, ...
- Portuguese:qual, que, ...
- Chinese:哪, 其, ...
- Japanese:どれ, それ, ...
- Arabic:أَيّ, التي, ...
- Hebrew:אֵיזֶה, אֲשֶׁר, ...
- Russian:которая, который, ...
- Ukrainian:який, яку, ...
- Hindi:कौन-सा, जो, ...
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