Here's a breakdown:
1. Pronouns are not nouns in the strict sense:
* Nouns: Name specific people, places, things, or ideas. They can be concrete (like "table" or "cat") or abstract (like "love" or "justice").
* Pronouns: Replace nouns to avoid repetition or when the noun is understood. They stand in for a noun.
2. Pronouns act like nouns in many ways:
* Pronouns can be the subject of a sentence: "He went to the store."
* Pronouns can be the object of a verb: "I saw him."
* Pronouns can be the object of a preposition: "I went with her."
3. British English vs. American English:
There's no significant difference in how pronouns are used in British English versus American English.
Conclusion:
While pronouns don't technically *become* nouns, they certainly *function* like them in many grammatical situations.
Let me know if you have any other questions about pronouns or grammar!