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Person

UK /["/ˈpɜːsn/","/ˈpiːpl/"]/US /["/ˈpɜːrsn/","/ˈpiːpl/"]/

Definition

a human as an individual

In simple words: A human being.

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • 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

  • suspect

Antonyms

  • animal
  • machine

Common mistakes

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