Whose vs Whos
Differentiates “whose” (possessive) from incorrect spelling “whos.”
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whos
Incorrect spelling - Whos is not a correct spelling for possession.
"whos" is a common misspelling of "whose". Always use "whose" when referring to the correct word.
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whose
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
Whose indicates ownership.
Definition of whose
"whose": Whose indicates ownership.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for whose
- • belonging to whom
Usage Examples
"Correct:" Whose book is this?
"Correct:" I know whose idea it was.
"Incorrect:" Whos book is this?
"Incorrect:" I know whos idea it was.
Notes:
- • 'Who's' = who is (different meaning).
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Correct spelling for possession?
A: Whose.
Q: Is 'whos' correct?
A: No.
Q: Meaning of whose?
A: Belonging to whom.
Q: Difference between who’s and whose?
A: Who’s = who is; Whose = possession.
Q: Example?
A: Whose turn is it?
Summary
""Whose" is correct for possession; 'whos' is never correct."