first person
first person
Definition
first person
noun
- Gram.
- the form of a pronoun (as I) or verb (as am) that refers to the speaker or writer or, in the plural, also to those for whom the speaker or writer serves as spokesperson
- a category consisting of such forms
- narration characterized by the general use of such forms
first person
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- know: She knew the first person she would ever see would be Jesus Christ.
Browse dictionary entries near first person
- first offender
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- first night
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- first mate
- first light
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- first quarter
- first-rate
- First Republic
- first-run
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- first strike
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