Wich vs. Which
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on September 20, 2023
"Wich" is incorrect. The correct spelling is "Which," a word used to ask questions or specify items.
Which is correct: Wich or Which
How to spell Which?
Wich is Incorrect
Which is Correct
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Key Differences
Associate "which" with "choice," both having the letter "h."
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 20, 2023
Visualize the word "whistle" to recall words starting with "wh-."
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Sep 20, 2023
Think of "which" as having an "h" for "help" in choosing.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 20, 2023
Remember "Which witch is which?" to recall the "h."
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Sep 20, 2023
"Which" has a silent "h" in the middle.
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Sep 20, 2023
Wich and Which Definitions
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Which
Used to specify something previously mentioned.
The book, which I read last night, was exciting.
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Sep 20, 2023
Which
Used to introduce a clause where the antecedent is specified.
I saw the movie which you recommended.
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Sep 20, 2023
Which
Used in questions to ask about one of a limited set of items or people.
Which color do you prefer?
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Sep 20, 2023
Which
Used in questions to ask about the character or nature of something.
Which way is the fastest?
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Sep 20, 2023
Which
What particular one or ones of a number of things or people
Which part of town do you mean?.
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Apr 30, 2023
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Which
Being the one or ones previously mentioned or implied
It started to rain, at which point we ran.
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Apr 30, 2023
Which
(interrogative) What, of those mentioned or implied.
Which song shall we play?
They couldn't decide which song to play.
Which one is bigger?
Show me which one is bigger.
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Apr 30, 2023
Which
Designates the one(s) previously mentioned.
He once owned a painting of the house, which painting would later be stolen.
Yesterday, I met three men with long beards, which men I remember vividly.
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.
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Apr 30, 2023
Which
(interrogative) What one or ones (of those mentioned or implied).
Which is which?
By now, you must surely know which is which.
Which is bigger, the red one or the blue one?
I'm unable to determine which is bigger.
Which of these do you want to keep?
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Apr 30, 2023
Which
(relative) Introduces a relative clause giving further information about something previously mentioned.
He walked by a door with a sign, which read: PRIVATE OFFICE.
I found my camera, which I thought I'd lost, under the bed.
No art can be properly understood apart from the culture of which it is a part.
He had to leave, which was very difficult.
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Apr 30, 2023
Which
Used of people (now generally whom, that; which remains possible with words also referred to by it like baby, child).}}
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Which
Of what sort or kind; what; what a; who.
And which they weren and of what degree.
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Apr 30, 2023
Which
A relative pronoun, used esp. in referring to an antecedent noun or clause, but sometimes with reference to what is specified or implied in a sentence, or to a following noun or clause (generally involving a reference, however, to something which has preceded). It is used in all numbers and genders, and was formerly used of persons.
And when thou fail'st - as God forbid the hour! -Must Edward fall, which peril heaven forfend!
God . . . rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.
Our Father, which art in heaven.
The temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.
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Apr 30, 2023
Which
A compound relative or indefinite pronoun, standing for any one which, whichever, that which, those which, the . . . which, and the like; as, take which you will.
Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?
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Apr 30, 2023
Which
Used to introduce additional information about a previously mentioned subject.
My coat, which I left in the car, is getting wet.
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Sep 20, 2023
FAQs
Why is it called Which?
The term "which" originates from Old English and has been used to ask questions or specify items.
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Sep 20, 2023
What is the verb form of Which?
"Which" does not have a verb form; it's a pronoun or determiner.
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Sep 20, 2023
What is the root word of Which?
The word "which" is derived from Old English "hwilc."
Aimie Carlson
Sep 20, 2023
Is Which a negative or positive word?
Neutral; it's a questioning or specifying word.
Samantha Walker
Sep 20, 2023
Which article is used with Which?
"Which" does not typically take an article directly before it.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 20, 2023
What is the plural form of Which?
"Which" remains "which" in plural contexts.
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Sep 20, 2023
Which preposition is used with Which?
Any preposition can be used after "which," depending on the context.
Janet White
Sep 20, 2023
Is Which a noun or adjective?
"Which" is a pronoun or determiner, not an adjective or noun.
Samantha Walker
Sep 20, 2023
Which vowel is used before Which?
It depends on the context, but often the vowel "a" can precede "which" in a sentence.
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Sep 20, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Which?
"Which" can be followed by conjunctions like "and" or "or," depending on the sentence.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 20, 2023
How do we divide Which into syllables?
"Which" is one syllable and is not divided.
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Sep 20, 2023
What is another term for Which?
Another term could be "that" in some contexts.
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Sep 20, 2023
How is Which used in a sentence?
"Which book did you borrow from the library?"
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Sep 20, 2023
Is Which a vowel or consonant?
"Which" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
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Sep 20, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Which?
The entire word "which" is stressed as it's one syllable.
Harlon Moss
Sep 20, 2023
What is the first form of Which?
Not applicable, as "which" doesn't have verb forms.
Samantha Walker
Sep 20, 2023
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