English · Question Words
who
/huː/
[/huː/]
which person
Beginnerpronoun
Definition
Used to ask about the identity of a person.
Example
Who left this umbrella by the door in the hallway this morning?
Who left this umbrella by the door in the hallway this morning?
Etymology
From Old English "hwa," related to Latin "quis."
How & Where It’s Used
A basic question word asking about people.