Writing

‘Which’ vs. ‘That’: How to Use ‘Which’ and ‘That’ Correctly

Written by MasterClass

Last updated: Jul 15, 2021 • 3 min read

The words “that” and “which” play similar roles in the English language, but they are not perfect synonyms. In both American and British English, swapping “that” for “which” can change the entire meaning of the sentence.