Cool MateMeaning of She
a female person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified
In simple words: the word used to talk about a girl or woman
She in a sentence
- ‘What does your sister do?’ ‘She's a dentist.’
- Doesn't she *(= the woman we are looking at)* look like Sue?
- Think about a friend or family member. What kind of person is **he or she**?
- She's a big country.
How to use She
Used to refer to a female person. Appropriate in most contexts. Avoid using it for non-human subjects unless personifying.
Grammar pattern
pronoun, used as subject
Memory hint
Think of 'she' as the start of the word 'sheep' – both refer to females.
Related words
Collocations with She
- she went
- she said
- she likes
Opposites of She
Common mistakes with She
- Confused with 'her' as the subject.
- Using 'she' for non-female entities.
She appears in
More words like She
- OneA1
The number 1.
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
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Frequently asked questions about She
What does She mean?
the word used to talk about a girl or woman
What is the definition of She?
a female person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified
How do you use She in a sentence?
‘What does your sister do?’ ‘She's a dentist.’
Can you give another example of She?
Doesn't she *(= the woman we are looking at)* look like Sue?
What are synonyms for She?
Common alternatives include her, they, one.
What is the opposite of She?
Opposite meanings include he.
What words go with She?
It commonly pairs with she went, she said, she likes.
What are common mistakes when using She?
Confused with 'her' as the subject. Using 'she' for non-female entities.
How do you pronounce She?
US: /["/ʃi//ʃiː/"]/, UK: /["/ʃi//ʃiː/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use She?
Used to refer to a female person. Appropriate in most contexts. Avoid using it for non-human subjects unless personifying.
What CEFR level is She?
"She" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.