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person

per·son

person

 
 
pronunciation:
puhr sn
phrases:
in person
features:
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part of speech: noun
definition: a human being.
Every person who lives in this country has certain rights.
 
synonyms:
human, individual
similar words:
creature, man, one, woman
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phrase: in person
persons or people?
The usual plural form of person is people. But, you can use persons in formal situations.
Compare:
  • She invited almost twenty people to a barbecue.
  • The capacity of the theater is 795 persons.
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