pronoun
What is another word for pronoun? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A word used in place of a noun, such as I, you, she, it, they, this or who, so you do not have to repeat the name.
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How to use pronoun
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
personal pronoun
relative pronoun
possessive pronoun
share your pronouns
pronoun agreement
Neutral grammatical term. The second sense is standard in workplaces, universities and online profiles.
Etymology
From Latin pronomen, from pro "in place of" + nomen "name", modelled on the Greek grammatical term.
Full origin of pronoun →Frequently asked questions
What are the types of pronouns?
The main types are personal (I, she, them), possessive (mine, hers), reflexive (myself, themselves), demonstrative (this, those), relative (who, which, that), interrogative (who, what) and indefinite (someone, anything).
Is "they" correct for one person?
Yes. Singular they has been used for an unspecified individual since Middle English and is accepted by every major style guide, including for a named person who uses they/them.
What is the difference between a noun and a pronoun?
A noun names a person, place or thing directly; a pronoun stands in for a noun already known from context. "Maria" is a noun, "she" is the pronoun that replaces it.
