What is the term for the word or phrase that is replaced by a pronoun? [#1307]

The antecedent is the word or phrase that a pronoun replaces or refers to, often found earlier in the text or sentence.

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The antecedent is the word or phrase that a pronoun replaces or refers to, often found earlier in the text or sentence.

On the Moon, there is no air because the Moon's gravitational field is too weak to retain an atmosphere.

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On the Moon, there is no air because the Moon's gravitational field is too weak to retain an atmosphere.

Rudra Singha, also known as Rudra Singha Suklengmung, was a medieval king of Assam who ruled from 1696 to 1714. He is credited with building the famous Sivasagar Sagar tank, and is known for his military campaigns against the Mughals. He was a powerful and influential king who played a significant role in Assam's history.

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Rudra Singha, also known as Rudra Singha Suklengmung, was a medieval king of Assam who ruled from 1696 to 1714. He is credited with building the famous Sivasagar Sagar tank, and is known for his military campaigns against the Mughals. He was a powerful and influential king who played a significant role in Assam's history.

Ustad Bismillah Khan used to play Shehnai. Ustad Bismillah Khan (1916 – 2006) (Real name is Qamaruddin Khan), was an Indian musician credited with popularizing the Shehnai.

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Ustad Bismillah Khan used to play Shehnai. Ustad Bismillah Khan (1916 – 2006) (Real name is Qamaruddin Khan), was an Indian musician credited with popularizing the Shehnai.

Male is the capital of the Maldives, an archipelago in the Indian Ocean. It's located on Male Atoll, about 400 miles (645 km) southwest of Sri Lanka. As of 2022, Male was the most populated city in the Maldives.

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Male is the capital of the Maldives, an archipelago in the Indian Ocean. It's located on Male Atoll, about 400 miles (645 km) southwest of Sri Lanka. As of 2022, Male was the most populated city in the Maldives.

Let the AC be switched on.

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Let the AC be switched on.

Bees are social insects that live in organized communities. A swarm is a group of bees that leave their hive to find a new home. Also known as grist, hive, colony.

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Bees are social insects that live in organized communities. A swarm is a group of bees that leave their hive to find a new home. Also known as grist, hive, colony.

A dependent clause (also called a subordinate clause) cannot stand alone as a complete sentence, as it relies on an independent clause to complete its meaning.

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A dependent clause (also called a subordinate clause) cannot stand alone as a complete sentence, as it relies on an independent clause to complete its meaning.

Indefinite pronouns, such as "someone", "something", "anyone", etc., replace a noun in a sentence, but do not specify which specific noun they replace.

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Indefinite pronouns, such as "someone", "something", "anyone", etc., replace a noun in a sentence, but do not specify which specific noun they replace.

A pentagon is a polygon with five sides, like the shape of the Pentagon building in Washington, D.C.

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A pentagon is a polygon with five sides, like the shape of the Pentagon building in Washington, D.C.

Gadadhar Singha, also known as Gadadhar Singha Suklengmung, was an Ahom king who ruled from 1681 to 1696. He is credited with building the famous Kareng Ghar, a royal palace and fortification, in the 17th century. Kareng Ghar is considered one of the most important architectural achievements of the Ahom kingdom.

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Gadadhar Singha, also known as Gadadhar Singha Suklengmung, was an Ahom king who ruled from 1681 to 1696. He is credited with building the famous Kareng Ghar, a royal palace and fortification, in the 17th century. Kareng Ghar is considered one of the most important architectural achievements of the Ahom kingdom.