Synonyms for

Which

Verb / wɪtʃ / / hwɪtʃ / Another word for which — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

used to ask about or refer to a choice between two or more things

Synonyms & similar words

Common collocations

  • which one
  • which is
  • which of
  • which means
  • which time
  • which way
  • which year
  • which case

Usage note

As a relative pronoun, 'which' typically refers to things or animals. It is often used in non-restrictive clauses, while 'that' is preferred for restrictive clauses.

Example sentences

  1. Which book do you want to read?
  2. Which ice cream flavor do you like the most?
  3. Which shirt should I wear today?
  4. Which movie do you want to watch?
  5. Which team do you think will win the game?

Quotes

  • Which came first: the chicken or the egg?
  • To be or not to be, that is the question. Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, or to take arms against a sea of troubles, and by opposing, end them? - William Shakespeare
  • Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. - John F. Kennedy

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