whose
whose
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling for "whose" is:
[huːz]
Here's a breakdown of the sounds in the word:
huː - This represents a long vowel sound, similar to the "oo" sound in "moon."
z - This is a voiced alveolar fricative, the same sound as the "s" in "zoo."
Word Form Variations
The word "whose" doesn't have plural or singular forms. It's a possessive pronoun, and its form remains the same regardless of the number of people or things it refers to.
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Pronoun
Definition: Used to indicate possession or ownership.
Example: Whose book is this?
Synonyms: Whom, who's
Antonyms: N/A (not applicable)
Examples of Use
Literature:
"Whose woods these are I think I know." (Robert Frost, "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening")
Newspapers:
"Whose responsibility is it to address climate change?" (The New York Times)
Online Publications:
"Whose fault is it that the website is down?" (A tech blog post)
Entertainment Media:
"Whose Line Is It Anyway?" (TV show title)
"Whose Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" (Play and film title)
General Discourse:
"Whose turn is it to do the dishes?" (Everyday conversation)
"Whose car is that parked in the driveway?" (Neighborly inquiry)
These examples demonstrate the versatile nature of the word "whose," used to inquire about ownership or possession in various contexts.
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Whose
"Blessed is the man whose fame does not outshine his truth." — Anonymous
"He who has a why to live can bear almost any how." — Friedrich Nietzsche (highlighting the importance of knowing whose purpose drives you)
"The man whose only pleasure in life is to seek pleasure will never find it." — Anonymous
"The greatest tragedy is not death, but a life whose light has gone out." — Anonymous
"Whose footsteps these are I cannot tell, but I know I must follow them." — Anonymous
"A man whose mind is always in the future lives in a place that never exists." — Anonymous
"Whose heart beats in rhythm with the world will never feel alone." — Anonymous
"The artist whose brush dares to dream will always find a canvas." — Anonymous
"Whose words you choose to believe can shape the destiny of your soul." — Anonymous
"The soul whose purpose is clear can endure any storm." — Anonymous
Etymology
The word "whose" is a very old word, tracing its roots back to the ancient Germanic languages. It comes from the Old English word "hwæs," which was used to ask about ownership or possession. So, even way back then, people were asking "Whose is this?" just like we do today!
Over time, the word evolved through various languages, but its core meaning of asking about ownership has stayed the same. It's a testament to how language can change and adapt, but the fundamental questions we ask about the world around us often remain constant.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Whose
Phrases:
Whose idea was that?
Whose turn is it?
Whose fault is it?
Whose responsibility is it?
Whose book is this?
Similar Expressions:
While not direct idioms, these phrases convey similar meanings to "whose":
To whom does this belong?
Who owns this?
Who is the owner of this?
Original Phrase:
To question whose hand guides destiny.
This phrase, while original, captures the philosophical pondering often associated with the word "whose."
Remember, "whose" is primarily used to ask about ownership or possession, making its inclusion in idioms less common.
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Source Information
Definition of whoser from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
