which
UK: wɪtʃ | US: wɪtʃ
pron. used to ask for information specifying one or more people or things from a definite set
pron. used to refer to something previously mentioned when introducing a clause giving further information
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The word "which" originates from Old English hwilc, a compound of hwā (who) + līc (like, body). Over time, it evolved through Middle English which to its modern form, retaining its function as an interrogative and relative pronoun. Its core logic lies in selecting or identifying from a set ("who-like" → "which one").
Which book did you choose?
The house, which was built in 1920, needs renovation.
Tell me which color you prefer.
She couldn’t decide which path to take.
The team won the championship, which surprised everyone.