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Can which be used as an adjective?

"Which" is a relative pronoun, not an adjective. It introduces a relative clause, providing further information about a noun or pronoun.

Examples:

* The book which I read yesterday was very interesting. ("Which" modifies "book" and introduces the clause "which I read yesterday.")

* The car, which is red, belongs to my neighbor. ("Which" modifies "car" and introduces the clause "which is red.")

However, "which" can sometimes appear in a phrase that functions as an adjective.

Example:

* The which way should we go? ("Which way" acts as an adjective phrase modifying "way".)

In this case, "which" is part of a larger phrase that acts as an adjective, not an adjective on its own.

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