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UK//huː ɪz hiː//US//hu ɪz hi//

Meaning of Who is he

A question asking about the identity of a male individual.

In simple words: Asking for the identity of a male person.

Who is he in a sentence

  • Do you know who he is?
  • She asked, 'Who is he?' when he walked in.
  • In the movie, I kept wondering, who is he really?

How to use Who is he

Used in both spoken and written English. Appropriate in most casual and formal contexts to inquire about someone's identity.

Grammar pattern

who + be + object

Memory hint

Think of 'who is he?' as a detective trying to find out who a person is.

Related words

Collocations with Who is he

  • ask who he is
  • wonder who he is
  • find out who he is
  • identify who he is
  • discuss who he is

Synonyms for Who is he

  • Who is that
  • Who is this person
  • Who is the individual
  • Who is that guy
  • Who is his identity

Common mistakes with Who is he

  • Confused with 'who are you?' which asks about the listener's identity.
  • Incorrectly using 'who is he?' in situations where 'who' is not appropriate.

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Frequently asked questions about "Who is he"

What does "Who is he" mean?

Asking for the identity of a male person.

What is the definition of "Who is he"?

A question asking about the identity of a male individual.

How do you use "Who is he" in a sentence?

Do you know who he is?

Can you give another example of "Who is he"?

She asked, 'Who is he?' when he walked in.

What are synonyms for "Who is he"?

Common alternatives include Who is that, Who is this person, Who is the individual, Who is that guy, Who is his identity.

What words go with "Who is he"?

It commonly pairs with ask who he is, wonder who he is, find out who he is, identify who he is, discuss who he is.

What are common mistakes when using "Who is he"?

Confused with 'who are you?' which asks about the listener's identity. Incorrectly using 'who is he?' in situations where 'who' is not appropriate.

How do you pronounce "Who is he"?

US: //hu ɪz hi//, UK: //huː ɪz hiː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use "Who is he"?

Used in both spoken and written English. Appropriate in most casual and formal contexts to inquire about someone's identity.