Which vs. Witch

Main Difference

A comparison note is usually written to differentiate two seemingly alike things. In this case, we have two utmost different things; however, both these words sound the same and are pronounced with the same level of stress. Such words are termed in English grammar as 'Homophones', meaning such pairs of words which sound the same in spite the fact having different spellings as well as meanings. Such words mostly cause confusion among the young learners or the ones who are new to learning English Language, specially Grammar. In this case, 'Which' is a grammatical word and a relative-pronoun, used to related some details to earlier mentioned noun or pronoun working as subject or object in a sentence. For example, 'She claimed her car, which was stolen last weekend,' 'I returned the pair of shoes, which I borrowed from you earlier.' Not only its is used to related in a sentence, but it is also used as Interrogative Pronoun, serving to instigate Interrogative Sentences. In such case, 'Which' is used at the start of a sentence, working as an Interrogative Pronoun. e.g. 'Which book did you buy yesterday?' 'Which movie do you like the most?' On the other hand, the second word of the Homophone pair, 'Witch', has nothing to do with English Grammar. It is a title given to such a women or female, who practice black-magic, or is a sorceress or a female magician. For example, 'I saw a flying female having glittering eyes last night and I concluded she was a Witch', 'Mothers usually frighten their children by threatening them of Witch'.

Which vs. Witch — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Which and Witch

Which vs. Witch

Witch frightens children and often eat them out; Which has no such capabilities, seriously

Which vs. Witch

Witch can cause someone to lost sleep, but Which will give you more details about something

Which vs. Witch

Which is a relative pronoun in English Grammar; Witch is a female who practices sorcery or black magic

Which vs. Witch

Both terms are Homophones, with different spellings and meanings

Which vs. Witch

Witch can be a Noun or Verb; Which works as relative pronoun as well as Interrogative Pronoun

Whichdeterminer

(interrogative) What, of those mentioned or implied.

Which song made the charts?
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Witchnoun

A person who practices witchcraft; a woman or man who practices witchcraft.

Whichdeterminer

(relative) The one or ones that.

Show me which one is bigger.They couldn't decide which song to play.

Witchnoun

(now usually particularly) A woman who is learned in and actively practices witchcraft.

Whichdeterminer

(relative) The one or ones mentioned.

He once owned a painting of the house, which painting would later be stolen.For several seconds he sat in silence, during which time the tea and sandwiches arrived.I'm thinking of getting a new car, in which case I'd get a red one.

Witchnoun

(derogatory) An ugly or unpleasant woman.

I hate that old witch.

Whichpronoun

(interrogative) What one or ones (of those mentioned or implied).

Which is bigger?;Which is which?
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Witchnoun

One who exercises more-than-common power of attraction; a charming or bewitching person.

Whichpronoun

(relative) Who; whom; what (of those mentioned or implied).

He walked by a door with a sign, which read: PRIVATE OFFICE.We've met some problems which are very difficult to handle.He had to leave, which was very difficult.No art can be properly understood apart from the culture of which it is a part.

Witchnoun

One given to mischief, especially a woman or child.

Whichpronoun

Used of people (now generally who, whom or that).

Witchnoun

(geometry) A certain curve of the third order, described by Maria Agnesi under the name versiera.

Whichnoun

An occurrence of the word which.

Witchnoun

The stormy petrel.

Witchnoun

Any of a number of flatfish:

Witchnoun

Glyptocephalus cynoglossus (Torbay sole), found in the North Atlantic.

Witchnoun

Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis (megrim), found in the North Atlantic.

Witchnoun

Arnoglossus scapha, found near New Zealand.

Witchnoun

A cone of paper which is placed in a vessel of lard or other fat and used as a taper.

Witchverb

To practise witchcraft.

Witchverb

To bewitch.

Witchverb

(transitive) To dowse for water.

Witchnoun

a female sorcerer or magician

Witchnoun

a being (usually female) imagined to have special powers derived from the devil

Witchnoun

an ugly evil-looking old woman

Witchverb

cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something

Comparison Chart

WitchWhich
A being (usually female) imagined to have special powers derived from the devil.Which is used to further explain or identify a particular thing.
Appearance
Non existentExisting human
Example
Cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something.Which way are you going?

What is Which?

Which is a Relative Pronoun in English Grammar. It is used in order to add some more details about a thing or person mentioned earlier in the same sentence. The reason why it is termed as relative pronoun is because it relates a noun or pronoun or object to other things needed to be attached with them. Another noteworthy usage of Which is its coming at the beginning of a sentence to convert it Interrogative from Assertive. e.g. ‘Which city did you visit last year’? or ‘Which book have you read recently?’

What is Witch?

The term Witch refers to a female or woman who practice magic or sorcery. Any woman who is said to have magical powers is called a Witch and is normally portrayed as vicious, wicked and ugly and not human being. Basically, Witch stands for ‘Witch meaning a sort of female who practice sorcery or black magic.

Conclusion

Modes of entertainment are of different types and therefore it is utmost aim of a person to get to know what they are using and what are their benefits, but sometimes the two names for the same thing confuse people. This article has therefore given a clearer understanding to people about the same thing with two different names with the aim of helping.