Meaning & Definition of word "He"
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He
/hiː/
pronoun:
- 1. Used to refer to a male person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified.
- Example: He went to the store to buy some groceries.
- 2. Used as a general reference to any male individual.
- Example: He is the best player on the team.
- 3. Used to refer to a man or boy in a specific context.
- Example: I met a man named John; he is very kind.
- 4. Used to emphasize a particular male individual.
- Example: He, more than anyone else, deserves the award.
- 5. Used in sentences where the identity of the individual is understood from the context.
- Example: If he asks for help, I will provide it.
Etymology
Derived from Old English 'hē', of Germanic origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
he said:
Indicating something stated by a male.
he is who he is:
Accepting someone as they are, without pretense.
you know how he is:
Referring to someone's typical behavior.
Related Words
him:
Used as the object of a verb or preposition referring to a male person.
his:
The possessive form of he, indicating ownership.
himself:
Used reflexively to refer back to he.
Slang Meanings of he
Meaning: Used to refer to a guy in a casual manner.
Example Sentence: That dude over there, he's cool.
Meaning: An informal way to address or refer to a man.
Example Sentence: You should ask him about the game.