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What word stands in place of a noun?

The word that stands in place of a noun is called a pronoun.

Here are some examples:

* He went to the store. (He replaces the noun "John")

* She is a talented musician. (She replaces the noun "Mary")

* It is raining outside. (It replaces the noun "rain")

* They are going to the beach. (They replaces the noun "the group of friends")

* We are going to the movies. (We replaces the noun "myself and others")

* You should try that new restaurant. (You replaces the noun "the person being addressed")

* This is my favorite book. (This replaces the noun "book")

* That is a beautiful painting. (That replaces the noun "painting")

* These are my shoes. (These replaces the noun "shoes")

* Those are the flowers I planted. (Those replaces the noun "flowers")

Pronouns help us avoid repeating nouns and make our writing and speaking more concise and elegant.

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