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second person
noun
grammar : a set of words or forms (such as pronouns or verb forms) that refer to the person that the speaker or writer is addressing
: a writing style that uses second person pronouns and verbs
Full Definition of SECOND PERSON
1
a : a set of linguistic forms (as verb forms, pronouns, and inflectional affixes) referring to the person or thing addressed in the utterance in which they occur b : a linguistic form belonging to such a set
2
: reference of a linguistic form to the person or thing addressed in the utterance in which it occurs
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First Known Use of SECOND PERSON
1612
Rhymes with SECOND PERSON
SECOND PERSON Defined for Kids
second person
noun
Definition of SECOND PERSON for Kids
: a set of words or forms (as pronouns or verb forms) referring to the person the speaker or writer is addressing
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