noun

anaphora

/ænəˈfɔɹə/ an·ap·ho·ra 4 syllables

An expression referring to another expression. In stricter uses, an expression referring to something earlier in the …

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 4
Letters 8
Starts with A

Definition of Anaphora

An expression referring to another expression. In stricter uses, an expression referring to something earlier in the discourse or, even more strictly, only reflexive and reciprocal pronouns.

An expression referring to another expression. In stricter uses, an expression referring to something earlier in the discourse or, even more strictly, only reflexive and reciprocal pronouns.

How to use Anaphora

Anaphora is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.

Synonyms for Anaphora

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Antonyms for Anaphora

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How many syllables does anaphora have?

Anaphora has 4 syllables: an·ap·ho·ra. The word is broken into 4 spoken beats.

What part of speech is anaphora?

Anaphora is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.

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Anaphora can be used in sentences where a noun describing an expression referring to another expression. in stricter uses, an expression r is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.

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Anaphora starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does anaphora have?

Anaphora has 8 letters. It contains 4 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.