pronoun
IPA: prˈoʊnaʊn
noun
- (grammar) A type of word that refers anaphorically to a noun or noun phrase, but which cannot ordinarily be preceded by a determiner and rarely takes an attributive adjective.
- (chiefly in the plural) Any of the pronouns by which a person prefers to be described, typically reflecting gender identity.
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Examples of "pronoun" in Sentences
- The only suitable option is the pronoun.
- Is the use of the male pronoun appropriate
- The Holy Spirit is treated with the neuter pronoun.
- Lequel' is used as the interrogative pronoun in French.
- The demonstrative pronouns precede the noun they modify.
- The plural marker is used at the end of the noun or pronoun.
- In the examples above, the gender of the pronoun is not redundant.
- The plural marker is normally used at the end of the noun or pronoun.
- This is a true homophone as the same word is used for pronoun and verb.
- The possessive pronouns are derived from the genitives of the personal pronouns.