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Person

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈpɜːsn/","/ˈpiːpl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈpɜːrsn/","/ˈpiːpl/"]/

Meaning of Person

a human as an individual

In simple words: A human being.

Person in a sentence

• She is a kind person who always helps others.
• There was a person standing at the entrance of the building.
• He is the only person I trust with my secrets.
• Several people attended the meeting yesterday.
• I met a famous person at the conference last week.

How to use Person

Use 'person' to refer to an individual in most contexts. Avoid using it to describe groups or when specified roles (like 'teacher' or 'doctor') are more appropriate.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Sounds like 'per-sun' — picture a person basking in the sun.

Related words

Collocations with Person

• young
• elderly
• old
• as a person
• in person
• person from
• the person concerned
• the person in charge
• the person responsible
• young
• elderly
• old
• as a person
• in person
• person from
• the person concerned
• the person in charge
• the person responsible

Synonyms for Person

• suspect

Opposites of Person

• animal
• machine

Common mistakes with Person

• Confusing 'people' and 'person' — 'people' is plural.
• Using 'person' for non-humans like animals or objects.
• Mispronouncing 'person' — often pronounced incorrectly as 'persone'.

Frequently asked questions about Person

What does Person mean?

A human being.

What is the definition of Person?

a human as an individual

How do you use Person in a sentence?

She is a kind person who always helps others.

Can you give another example of Person?

There was a person standing at the entrance of the building.

What are synonyms for Person?

Common alternatives include suspect.

What is the opposite of Person?

Opposite meanings include animal, machine.

What words go with Person?

It commonly pairs with young, elderly, old, as a person, in person, person from, the person concerned, the person in charge, the person responsible, young, elderly, old, as a person, in person, person from, the person concerned, the person in charge, the person responsible.

What are common mistakes when using Person?

Confusing 'people' and 'person' — 'people' is plural. Using 'person' for non-humans like animals or objects. Mispronouncing 'person' — often pronounced incorrectly as 'persone'.

How do you pronounce Person?

US: /["/ˈpɜːrsn/","/ˈpiːpl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈpɜːsn/","/ˈpiːpl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Person?

Use 'person' to refer to an individual in most contexts. Avoid using it to describe groups or when specified roles (like 'teacher' or 'doctor') are more appropriate.

What CEFR level is Person?

"Person" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.