Pronunciation

/pərˈsən/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. An individual human being, characterized by reason, consciousness, and the ability to perceive or act. 2. A member of a group or community. 3. (pl.) People collectively. 4. A character or role in a story, play, or film. 5. A user of a computer or software application.

Phrases

• “A person of interest” refers to someone who is under investigation.
• “The person in charge” is the one responsible for overseeing a situation.
• “Personality traits” describe the characteristics that make up an individual’s behavior.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Every person has their unique strengths and weaknesses.”
• Noun: “The entire team worked together, each person contributing to the project’s success.”
• Verb: “The interviewer asked each applicant about their relevant work experience as a person.”

Synonyms

• Individual
• Personage
• Fellow
• Someone
• Everybody
• Human being

Antonyms

• Object
• Entity
• Anonymous
• Faceless
• Abstract

Usage notes

• In British English, “person” is often used informally to refer to someone without specifying their gender. In American English, it’s more common to use “person” as a gender-neutral term, while “he or she” or “they” may be used to avoid gender specificity.