Is the pronoun "whom" dead?

Question

Is it worth bringing back if it is?

Thanks to all who answered. There were so many good answers that I am putting it to a vote.

Answer 1

It is not dead. I use it all the time. Don't give up!

Answer 2

It depends on whom you talk to. If an educated user is answering questions it is used when needed. "The person whom you are speaking of is no longer availble." It is used less than it once was as is many other words used just a few years ago. "B 4 U C him I want 2 talk." C what I mean?

Answer 3

Whom is not dead. You use the word whom when the object of the prepositional is someone. You gave the book to whom?

Answer 4

The only time it ever gets used now-a-days is when addressing a letter "To Whom It May Concern". Otherwise, most folks don't know when / how to use it.

Answer 5

YES it's dead. I never use "whom", nor do I know anyone who uses it. Ergo, ipso facto etcetera, within at least my horizons, it is dead.

It is not worth bringing back to life.

Answer 6

To "whom" are you asking this question?

As you can see, the pronoun "whom" is very much alive and kicking.

Answer 7

It is hard to find someone anymore who knows when and where to use it. Also, the use of the subjunctive seem to have gone out the window, i.e. "If I was rich" is often used instead of the correct "If I were rich."

Answer 8

Nope. It isn't dead. There was a dramatic increase in dummies all over the world, though. hehe

Answer 9

Yes. All words are now Tamara.

Answer 10

No its not.I just wish it is dead.It made me confused.It always appears in my exam paper.