What is an actecedent?

An antecedent is a linguistic term referring to a Word, phrase, or clause that is replaced by a pronoun or another substitute later in a sentence or discourse. For example, in the sentence "The dog barked loudly, and it ran away," the Word "dog" is the antecedent of the pronoun "it." Antecedents help clarify the relationships between different elements in language, ensuring coherence and understanding.