Who was vs who were

[towcats1]

Is there any difference in meaning between these questions:
Who was with you? and
Who were you with?

 

[Charlie Bernstein]

Re: Who vs who

They mean the same thing. You were all with each other.

Many teachers and editors would advise you to say "Whom were you with?" However, "Who were you with?" is more common and, to most ears, more natural.

I recommend whom for formal writing and speaking, who for informal writing and speaking. But some teachers and editors prefer dumping whom altogether.

 

[Charlie Bernstein]

Re: Who vs who

Okay. Some! I don't have a number for many, anyway.