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Anaphoric Relation

Definition: In linguistics, an anaphoric relation refers to the connection between a pronoun or noun phrase and its antecedent. It occurs when a word refers back to another word that was mentioned earlier in the discourse.

Examples:

1. Anaphoric Relation as a Pronoun:

Sense: When a pronoun refers back to a previously mentioned noun.

Example Sentence: John lost his keys. He searched everywhere but couldn't find them.

2. Anaphoric Relation as a Noun Phrase:

Sense: When a noun phrase refers back to another noun phrase.

Example Sentence: The book that I borrowed from the library was incredibly interesting. It contained a lot of useful information.

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To further explore the concept of anaphoric relation, you may find the following books on Amazon helpful:

• Introduction to Linguistics
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• English Grammar in Use