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Definition I in British English

I pronoun

pronoun
/aɪ/

I is used as the subject of a verb. In very formal English, I can be used after the verb ‘to be’, especially before a relative clause: It is I who will suffer.

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used for referring to yourself when you are the person speaking or writing

Example

I don't like cats.

Example

I didn't hurt you, did I?

Example

Peter and I will do the cooking.

Synonyms and related words
he her him
Definition I in British English

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