I

Definition

I is a pronoun used by a speaker to refer to themselves as the subject of a sentence. It is a first-person singular pronoun in English.

Parts of Speech

• Pronoun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /aɪ/
• Respelling: eye

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /aɪ/
• Respelling: eye

Etymology

The word "I" originates from Old English "ic," which came from Proto-Germanic "*ek" and Proto-Indo-European "*eg" or "*egō," meaning "I." Over time, "ic" evolved into "I," capitalized in modern English for clarity and emphasis.

Derivatives

• My (possessive adjective)
• Mine (possessive pronoun)
• Myself (reflexive pronoun)
• None
• None

Synonyms

• Self
• Me (in objective case)
• None

Antonyms

• You
• They
• None

Usage

The term "I" is used by the speaker to refer to themselves in sentences. For example, "I am going to the store," or "I think this is a great idea."

Related Terms

• Me: The objective form of "I."
• My: The possessive form of "I."
• Myself: The reflexive form of "I."

Detailed Definitions

Pronoun

• Used by a speaker to refer to themselves: Refers to the individual who is speaking or writing.
  • Example: "I went to the park yesterday."