동사나 전치사의 목적어로 쓰여, 어떤 사람이든 그 대상을 가리킬 때 사용함.
Used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to any person, regardless of their identity.
예문:
"Give the package to whomever answers the door."
"You can consult with whomever you trust most."
양보의 의미를 나타내어, 누구를 선택하거나 누구에게 영향을 주든 상관없음을 나타냄.
Used to introduce a clause stating that the specific person chosen or affected does not change the situation.
예문:
"Whomever you marry, I hope you will be happy."
"Whomever the board appoints, the decision is final."
의문문에서 'whom'을 강조하여 놀람이나 혼란, 불신 등을 나타냄.
An emphatic form of 'whom' used in questions to express surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
예문:
"Whomever could she be meeting at this late hour?"
"Whomever did you expect to find in the attic?"