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Profouns

Definition:

A profoun is a part of speech commonly used to replace nouns or noun phrases, acting as a substitute or a placeholder. It helps to avoid repetition and enhance the flow of sentences.

Senses and Usages:

1. Personal Pronouns: Profouns used to refer to specific persons or things.
• Example: He is a talented singer. She is a skilled dancer.
2. Reflexive Pronouns: Profouns used when the subject and object in a sentence refer to the same person or thing.
• Example: John cut himself while cooking.
3. Possessive Pronouns: Profouns used to indicate ownership or possession.
• Example: The car is mine.
4. Demonstrative Pronouns: Profouns used to point out specific people, animals, things, or ideas.
• Example: That is a beautiful painting.
5. Interrogative Pronouns: Profouns used to ask questions.
• Example: Who is coming to the party?

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