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Meaning of generic you | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The pronoun you, used to refer to an unspecified person or to people in general.

Examples

“The generic you can include⟳ more than just the direct⟳ addressee of the speech — it can even include⟳ those who are only over-hearing (or ‘over-reading’), suggesting that the reader could feel⟳ like⟳ they are also addressed by the pronoun.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Generica Generically genericalness genericide genericism genericity

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