pronoun
noun/ˈproʊˌnaʊn/
Frequency rank: #10,982 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
A word that takes the place of a noun, such as 'he', 'she', or 'they'.
Example sentence
In English, 'she' is a word known as this kind of pronoun that refers to a female person.
Synonyms & related words
More words in ranks 10,901–11,000
- piazzaA public square or marketplace, especially in an Italian town.
- possessiveWanting to own or control something (or someone) exclusively; unwilling to share.
- prefecturean administrative district or region in certain countries, especially Japan.
- pretentiousAttempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, or culture than one actually has.
- promenadea leisurely walk or a paved public path, especially along a waterfront.
- proximalLocated nearest to the point of attachment or the center of the body.
- rapporta close and harmonious relationship in which people understand each other well.
- raptureA feeling of intense joy or delight; ecstasy.
- rationa fixed amount of something that is officially allowed to one person.
- rectifyTo put something right; to correct a mistake or problem.