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Is everyone a noun or pronoun?

That's a really interesting question! It gets into the heart of how we use language.

Here's the breakdown:

* Nouns: Words that name people, places, things, or ideas. Examples: *teacher, London, book, freedom*.

* Pronouns: Words that replace nouns to avoid repetition. Examples: *he, she, it, they, we*.

So, is everyone a noun or pronoun?

The answer is both, but it depends on the context:

* As a noun: When we refer to a specific person, "everyone" acts as a noun. For example: "Everyone was invited to the party."

* As a pronoun: When we use "everyone" to refer to a group of people already mentioned, it acts as a pronoun. For example: "The students were excited. Everyone had been looking forward to the field trip."

In short: "Everyone" can be both a noun and a pronoun, depending on how it's used in a sentence. It's like a chameleon of language, adapting its function based on the context.

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