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Old 21-Apr-2006, 04:00
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What are synonyms and pronouns?
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Default Re: synonyms/ pronouns

Synonyms : two words that can be interchanged in a context are said to be synonymous relative to that context. For example ( although / despite )

Pronoun : a function word that is used in place of a noun or noun phrase. For instance ( He / She ).
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