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How do reflexive pronouns get their meaning? Syntax Video #4
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VoiceTube posted on 2015/12/27Ever wondered how reflexive pronouns like 'himself' or 'herself' get their meaning? This video dives deep into anaphora and antecedents, breaking down the fascinating syntax behind them. You'll gain a solid understanding of pronoun ambiguity and boost your advanced English vocabulary!
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person
US /'pɜ:rsn/
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UK /'pɜ:sn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Man, woman or child
- An individual, typically used to emphasize their distinct identity or role.
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US /wɚk/
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UK /wɜ:k/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- Everything created by an author, artist, musician
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To bring into a specific state of success
- To be functioning properly, e.g. a car
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US /kaɪnd/
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UK /kaɪnd/
- Adjective
- In a caring and helpful manner
- Countable Noun
- One type of thing
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US /ˈsɛntəns/
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UK /'sentəns/
- Transitive Verb
- (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- Noun
- Official punishment given by a court of law
- Set of words that make a whole statement
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