Definition

A type of word that is used instead of a noun or a noun phrase to refer to people or things, like 'he', 'she', or 'it'.

Example

In the sentence 'She is going to the store', 'she' is a pronoun.

Conversation

I was reading about how important a pronoun is in a sentence.

Yeah, it really helps to avoid repetition, right?

Exactly! Without a pronoun, sentences can get pretty awkward.

Totally! It makes communication much smoother.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pronoun → It is formed from "pro-" (meaning for or in place of) and "nomen" (meaning name). A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun or takes the place of a name.

Memory Tip

Think of a word that stands 'for' ('pro-') a 'name' ('nomen') — that's what a pronoun does.

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