Antecedent

Definition

An antecedent is a noun or pronoun that a pronoun refers back to in a sentence. It helps clarify the meaning of the pronoun by providing context.

Related terms

Pronoun: A word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence.

Ambiguous Pronouns: Pronouns that have more than one possible antecedent, making it unclear which noun they are referring to.

Personal Pronouns: Pronouns that refer to specific people or things, such as "he," "she," "it," and "they."