Another Word For Pronoun

Meaning

A pronoun is a word that is used in place of a noun to avoid repetition and make sentences clearer. For instance, instead of saying “Sarah went to Sarah's house,” you can say “Sarah went to her house.” Pronouns help to streamline language and make communication more fluid.

Synonyms

• Substitute
• Reference word
• Pro-form

Antonyms

• Noun
• Proper noun

Etymology

The word "pronoun" comes from the Latin "pronomen," where "pro-" means "for" and "nomen" means "name." Thus, it can be understood as "for a noun."

Examples

1. He is my brother and he is very talented.
2. They decided to go to the movies after dinner.
3. It is going to rain today, so carry an umbrella.
4. Maria said she would join us later.
5. The dog wagged its tail happily.