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Is in British English pronoun is noun?

This is a bit of a tricky question! It depends on how you're defining "pronoun" and "noun."

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!

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