Reciprocal Pronouns

What Are Reciprocal Pronouns?

Reciprocal pronouns are used when two or more people both act as the subject of a sentence and each one also receives the action of the verb. In simple terms, the action is shared equally among them.

There are two reciprocal pronouns:

1. each other – traditionally used for two people
2. one another – traditionally used for three or more people

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Using Each Other

Example 1: I and Claudia love each other.

Here, "I and Claudia" are both subjects. They perform and receive the action equally. I love Claudia, and Claudia loves me.

Example 2: Mike and Cassandra should understand each other.

Example 3: Let us look at each other.

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Using One Another

Example 1: We love one another.

Here, the action involves more than two people. Each person loves the others equally. I support others, and they support me.

Example 2: People should be compassionate to one another.

Example 3: Everyone is looking at one another.

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Quick Summary:

• Each other = used for two people
• One another = used for three or more people

In both cases, the action is shared and received equally—that’s what makes these pronouns reciprocal!