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Meaning of "which" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD WHICH

Old English hwelc, hwilc; related to Old High German hwelīh (German welch), Old Norse hvelīkr, Gothic hvileiks, Latin quis, quid.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF WHICH

which  [wɪtʃ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WHICH

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Which is a determiner.
The determinant is a modifier that provides context to the noun, often in terms of quantity and possession.

WHAT DOES WHICH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Which

Which is an English relative pronoun and interrogative pronoun. Which may also refer to: ▪ Which?, a UK charity and its magazine ▪ which, a Unix command...

Definition of which in the English dictionary

The first definition of which in the dictionary is used with a noun in requesting that its referent be further specified, identified, or distinguished from the other members of a class. Other definition of which is whatever of a class; whichever. Which is also used in relative clauses with inanimate antecedents.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WHICH


bitch
bɪtʃ
Deutsch
dɔɪtʃ
DH
diːˈeɪtʃ
dich
dɪtʃ
FH
ˌɛfˈeɪtʃ
fitch
fɪtʃ
glitch
ɡlɪtʃ
hitch
hɪtʃ
lich
lɪtʃ
mich
mɪtʃ
mitch
mɪtʃ
niche
nɪtʃ
ostrich
ˈɒstrɪtʃ
p&h
ˌpiːənˈeɪtʃ
pitch
pɪtʃ
rich
rɪtʃ
stitch
stɪtʃ
switch
swɪtʃ
twitch
twɪtʃ
witch
wɪtʃ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WHICH

wheylike
whf
whichever
whichsoever
whicker
whid
whidah
whidah bird
whidder
whiff
whiffer
whiffet
whiffier
whiffiest
whiffle
whiffler
whifflery
whiffletree
whiffy
whift

WORDS THAT END LIKE WHICH

Ausgleich
Dietrich
Ehrlich
enrich
fetich
Friedrich
Greenwich
Ipswich
Munich
Norwich
open-faced sandwich
Reich
sandwich
schrecklich
stich
strich
the which
tich
West Bromwich
wich

Synonyms and antonyms of which in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «which» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WHICH

Find out the translation of which to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of which from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «which» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

哪个
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cuál
570 millions of speakers

English

which
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जो
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أيّ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

который
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

qual
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

যেটি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

quel
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Yang mana
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

welcher
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

どの
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

어느
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kang
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cái nào
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

எந்த
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

hangi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

quale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

jaki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

котрий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

care
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ποιος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

wat
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

vilken/vilket/vilka
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hvilken
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of which

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WHICH»

The term «which» is very widely used and occupies the 360 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WHICH» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «which» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «which» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about which

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10 QUOTES WITH «WHICH»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word which.
1
Hervey Allen
Here the Frenchman, Spaniard, and Englishman all passed, leaving each his legend; and a brilliant and more or less feudal civilization with its aristocracy and slaves has departed with the economic system upon which it rested.
2
Athanasius
Thus united to them in the fellowship of life, he will both understand the things revealed to them by God and, thenceforth escaping the peril that threatens sinners in the judgment, will receive that which is laid up for the saints in the kingdom of heaven.
3
Nicholson Baker
I like shelves full of books in a library, but if all books become electronic, the task of big research libraries remains the same - keep what's published in the form in which it appeared.
4
William Bartram
First I shall name the eagle, of which there are three species: the great grey eagle is the largest, of great strength and high flight; he chiefly preys on fawns and other young quadrupeds.
5
Paul Begala
If George W. Bush is given a second term, and retains a Republican Congress and a compliant federal judiciary, he and his allies are likely to embark on a campaign of political retribution the likes of which we haven't seen since Richard Nixon.
6
Louis Begley
I think that Jews - because they are a distinct, gifted and successful group that differentiates itself from societies in which it lives - are vulnerable wherever the rule of law is not paramount.
7
Mahesh Bhupathi
I am glad that Wimbledon is my last slam. I love the atmosphere and courts of SW19, and it is an addiction, which I will find tough to give up.
8
Dennis C. Blair
Southeast Asia is an area in which there is a form of Islam which is both devout and progressive, and therefore to be supported. It's an area in which I see a congruence of American interests and local interests: to have tolerant societies and become more prosperous.
9
Al Capp
There are certain books in the world which every searcher for truth must know: the Bible, the Critique of Pure Reason, the Origin of Species, and Karl Marx's Capital.
10
Jung Chang
In certain areas where the media are still controlled, the changes have come to a halt, which is a very frustrating situation. I would like the changes to take place throughout China.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WHICH»

Discover the use of which in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to which and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Which Way Did the Bicycle Go?: And Other Intriguing ...
The best problems selected from over 25 years of the Problem of the Week at Macalester College.
Joseph D. E. Konhauser, Dan Velleman, Stan Wagon, 1996
2
This Sex which is Not One
In eleven acute and widely ranging essays, Irigaray reconsiders the question of female sexuality in a variety of contexts that are relevant to current discussion of feminist theory and practice.
Luce Irigaray, 1985
3
A Date Which Will Live: Pearl Harbor in American Memory
December 7, 1941--the date of Japan's surprise attack on the U.S. fleet at Pearl Harbor--is "a date which will live" in American history and memory, but the stories that "will live" and the meanings assigned to them are hardly settled or ...
Emily S. Rosenberg, 2003
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Which Witch?
Belladonna, the white witch, desperately wants to be a wicked enchantress, but her magic produces flowers instead of snakes. How can she become more devilish than all the other witches? 'Eva Ibbotson weaves a magic like no other.
Eva Ibbotson, 2008
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Which World?: Scenarios For The 21St Century
The author probes the consequences of present social, economic, and environmental trends to construct what could possibly await us in the twenty-first century.
Allen Hammond, 2000
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"A Sport at which Jews Excel": Jewish Basketball in American ...
Jewish basketball reflected the experiences of American Jews during the first half of the twentieth century as they moved from being viewed as an 'alien' immigrant group to a relatively accepted minority within mainstream society.
Arieh Sclar, 2008
7
Which Rights Should Be Universal?
How can the advocate of universal rights avoid being a moral imperialist? In this book, Talbott shows how to defend basic individual rights from a universal moral point of view that is neither imperialistic nor relativistic.
William J. Talbott Professor of Philosophy University of Washington, 2005
8
Which Oil?: Choosing the right oils & greases for your ...
This is a new edition for November 2013 If you own a classic car, you face the problem of choosing the appropriate modern lubricants to use in its engine, gearbox, final drive and chassis.
Richard Michell, 2011
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Whose Love of Which Country?: Composite States, National ...
The volume, stemming from the long-term cooperation of scholars working on East Central European intellectual history, discusses the patterns of patriotic and national identification in the light of the multiplicity of levels of ethnic, ...
Balázs Trencsényi, Márton Zászkaliczky, 2010
10
Which Mary?: The Marys of Early Christian Tradition
Cutting-edge contributions on early Christian Marys offer a variety of perspectives by leading scholars, and probe the earliest traditions on the Marys, both canonical and non-canonical, as preserved in Western and Oriental languages.
F. Stanley Jones, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WHICH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term which is used in the context of the following news items.
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Mac laptop buying guide: find out which MacBook is best for you
Here, we're helping you make that decision by examining the options and providing expert advice about which MacBook is best for you. First, let's take a look at ... «Macworld UK, Jul 15»
2
Which Airline Apps Make Flying Easier?
Using your phone may be the best way to get good information from airlines after all. Big airlines have invested heavily in their mobile apps and filled them with ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
3
Personality Quiz: Which 'Doctor Who' Monster Are You?
Some days you wake up feeling like you want to wipe the slate completely clean; other days it's best just to delete what you did the day before and start all over ... «Anglophenia, Jun 15»
4
Which TV Witch Are You?
Which TV Witch Are You? Are you a member of a coven or do you go it alone? posted on Jun. 25, 2015, at 2:00 p.m.. Paul C. Community Member. Cat Power: 2. «BuzzFeed News, Jun 15»
5
Which Pokémon Would Be Your Best Friend?
Which Pokémon Would Be Your Best Friend? Show Ash and Pikachu how it's done! posted on Jun. 26, 2015, at 5:25 a.m.. Paul C. Community Member. «BuzzFeed News, Jun 15»
6
Which Fictional Lesbian Couple Are You And Your Significant Other?
President Obama unveiled a climate change plan on Monday that calls for federal limits on the amount of carbon power plants can produce. Puerto Rico has ... «BuzzFeed News, Jun 15»
7
Aldi wins Which? supermarket of the year
This Which? made its first trusted trader of the year award, which was won by South London Heating. The award recognises traders endorsed by the Which? «The Guardian, Jun 15»
8
Google Launches Tool To Help You Decide Which Android Phone …
Deciding which Android smartphone to buy can be a challenge since there are so many options. That's why Google launched a new tool called “Which Phone. «Forbes, Jun 15»
9
Which? reveals the home appliances most likely to catch fire
Which? uses cookies to make our websites and services work better for you, and by continuing you accept this. Find out more about cookies. OK ... «Which?, Jun 15»
10
Which gin are you? Take our quiz and find out
The Telegraph has put together this handy quiz to help you choose which gin best suits you. After you've learnt whether you were born to quaff Bombay ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jun 15»

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