Meaning & Definition of word "He"

He

/hiː/

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.

Derived from Old English 'hē', of Germanic origin.

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.

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.

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.