whose

of or relating to whom or which especially as possessor or possessors, agent or agents, or object or objects of an action

The first known use: before the 12th century

Word Structure

5 Letters, 1 Syllable

whose

3 Phonemes

h U z

onset, rime

wh ose

Morpheme

whose

Common Phrases

who's who

The specific, individual people in a pair or group.

whose foot the shoe is on

Whose opinion, perspective, or interest is being considered or described. Usually used after "depends on."

Whose side is (one) on?

Who is one supporting in a particular disagreement, debate, fight, etc.?

You and whose army?

A vague response to a threat, implying that an adversary is not powerful enough to carry out the threat alone (hence the need for an "army").

Neighborhood

False Friends

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