word
Person
PUR-suhn
/ˈpɜːrsʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
person
Dictionary meaning
A human being.
Examples
- There was too much for one person to do.
- A weapon was hidden on their person.
Synonyms: someone, somebody, soul, creature, individual
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