Definition cataphora in British English

cataphora noun

[uncountable] noun

/kəˈtæfərə/

the use of a word or phrase in a sentence which stands for a word or phrase that is used later. An example of cataphora is the use of the word 'she' in the sentence 'She was running late, so Sue grabbed a quick sandwich'.

Synonyms and related words

agreement agree with backshift

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