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Person Definition & Meaning

person
noun
  1. a human being; "there was too much for one person to do"
  2. a human body (usually including the clothing); "a weapon was hidden on his person"
  3. a grammatical category used in the classification of pronouns, possessive determiners, and verb forms according to whether they indicate the speaker, the addressee, or a third party; "stop talking about yourself in the third person"

"Person" in song lyrics

See how person is used in real songs:

  • "You love much better in person"
    2Mex — Alive-a-Cation
  • "Doin hoods, a neighborhood's worst person"
    3rd Bass — Problem Child
  • "Yo, I got to cater to this person or that person"
    Above the Law — Freedom of Speech

Usage tips for "person"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "person" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for person to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does person mean?
a human being; "there was too much for one person to do" a human body (usually including the clothing); "a weapon was hidden on his person" a grammatical category used in the classification of pronouns, possessive determiners, and verb forms according to whether they indicate the speaker, the addressee, or a third party; "stop talking about yourself in the third person"
What part of speech is person?
Person is a noun.
How many definitions does person have?
Person has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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