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2nd person

 

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2nd Person

The term "2nd person" refers to the grammatical category used to denote the person or persons being directly addressed in a conversation or written text. It is one of the three persons in the English language, alongside the 1st person and the 3rd person.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The grammatical category used to represent the person or persons being directly addressed in a conversation or written text.

Example: In the sentence "You are a great teacher," "you" is the 2nd person.

Usage: The 2nd person is commonly used in everyday communication when addressing someone directly.

Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A form of address or reference to an individual or individuals as "you" in a conversation, speech, or text.

Example: The speaker used the 2nd person to address the audience during the presentation.

Usage: 2nd person is often employed in persuasive writing and speeches to establish a connection with the audience.

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