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CEFR A1 · Conjunctions and prepositions
pronoun
/ˈprəʊnaʊn/ 📚 Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)
Synonyms & Antonyms
A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun in a sentence to avoid repetition. It refers to a person, place, thing, or idea that has already been mentioned or is clear from the context.
Synonyms
substitute word
pro-noun
Antonyms
None available
Translations
pronoun in your language
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عربي
الضمير هو كلمة تحل محل الاسم في الجملة.
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اردو
ضمیر وہ لفظ ہے جو جملے میں اسم کی جگہ استعمال ہوتا ہے۔
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हिंदी
सर्वनाम वह शब्द है जो वाक्य में संज्ञा के स्थान पर प्रयोग होता है।
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中文
代词是用来代替名词的词。
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
A pronoun is a small word. It takes the place of a name or thing. This helps sentences sound better.
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Memory TipThink of 'pro' meaning 'for' or 'instead of' – so a pronoun is 'for a noun'.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
She used the pronoun (word for noun) 'they' to refer to the group of students.
In English, 'he' and 'she' are common pronouns (words for nouns) that refer to people.
Can you identify the pronoun (word for noun) in this sentence: 'It is a beautiful day'?
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