pronoun
UK/'prәunaun/US
B1
Definitions
n.
A word used in place of a noun, such as 'he', 'she', 'it', or 'they'
代词
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpro- (for, in place of) + noun = 'in place of a noun.' Both noun and pronoun trace back to Latin nōmen (name) — a noun names a thing, and a pronoun stands in for that name. 'He' replaces 'John' so you don't repeat the name.
Root nomin still carries 38 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
Use a pronoun like 'they' to avoid repeating the name.
- 2.
Many people now share their preferred pronouns.