Person-That-Person-Who | Commonly Confused Words
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Person that vs. Person who

Person that

/ˈpɜːrsən/
An individual human being distinct from an animal, group, or entity

Examples:

Person that graduated top of the classPerson that enjoys hiking in the mountains every weekendPerson that designs innovative tech solutions for startups

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Person who

/ˈpɜːsən huː/
A phrase indicating an individual who does a specified action or holds a particular trait

Examples:

She is the person who made a huge impact.He was the person who stood against injustice.A person who smiles often brings joy to others.

Synonyms:

This word has no synonyms

Antonyms:

This word has no antonyms

Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Person who is more commonly used when referencing a general or specific individual doing an action.
  • Person that is less common but can be used in informal contexts.
  • Using who aligns with the traditional grammatical rule that who refers to people.
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