second person

B2
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

In grammar, the form of a verb used when the subject of a sentence is the audience. In English, the second person is used with the pronouns thou and you. In many languages the singular, applying to one person, and plural, applying to several people, are distinct.

Example Sentences
  • "Are" is the second person of "to be"
2 Definition

A form of narrative writing using verbs in the second person in order to give the impression that the action is happening to the reader.