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anaphor

noun

a word (such as a pronoun) used to avoid repetition; the referent of an anaphor is determined by its antecedent

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Word length
7
Starts with
A
Ends with
R
Contains
NA
Scrabble score
12
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈæ.nə.fɔː(ɹ)

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Definitions

noun

  1. a word (such as a pronoun) used to avoid repetition; the referent of an anaphor is determined by its antecedent

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