Synonyms for

Person

Verb / ˈpɜ:sʌn / Another word for person — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A human being, especially an adult.

Synonyms & similar words

mortal somebody individual someone soul individual human soul creature man woman adult somebody someone mortal fellow chap guy girl personage figure character being entity

Synonyms by register

Formal

individual human being mortal soul

Informal

guy gal chap dude lass

Literary

fellow creature earthling

Antonyms

thing object animal plant concept idea nonentity

Common collocations

  • a person of interest
  • every person
  • a person can
  • the person who
  • a person's rights
  • a person's life
  • a person's name

Word family

noun personhood
adjective personal

Usage note

'Person' is a general term for a human being. Avoid using it to refer to inanimate objects or abstract concepts.

Example sentences

  1. I am a person who likes to read books.
  2. My favorite person in the world is my grandpa.
  3. There is a person waiting for you outside.
  4. I met a person who speaks five languages.
  5. Every person has their own unique personality.

Quotes

  • The true test of a person's character is how they treat those who can do nothing for them.
  • A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.
  • The most important thing is to be a good person.

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