third-person singular
The term "third-person singular" is essential in grammar and linguistics, used to describe verb forms and pronouns referring to a single entity other than the speaker or listener.
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Definition
B2Grammar
(technical)The verb form used with singular nouns and pronouns like 'he,' 'she,' and 'it.'
Example
- In the sentence 'She runs every morning,' 'runs' is in the third-person singular form.
B2Linguistics
(technical)Pronouns or verb forms indicating a single entity being spoken about, excluding the speaker and listener.
Example
- 'He' is a third-person singular pronoun.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "third-person singular":
first-person singularsecond-person singularthird-person pluralthird personsecond-person pluralsecond personsecond-person dualpersonal pronounfirst person