Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
possessive-pronoun
Noun
/pəˈzɛsɪv ˈproʊnaʊn/
Definition
A possessive pronoun is a word that shows ownership or possession.
Examples
- This book is mine.
- The car is yours.
- Is that theirs?
- Her house is beautiful.
Meaning
Possessive pronouns replace nouns to indicate that something belongs to someone. They are used instead of the noun phrase and help avoid repetition.
Synonyms
- Ownership pronoun
- Possessive adjective
