Cool MateMeaning of He
a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified
In simple words: A word used to refer to a male person or animal.
He in a sentence
- Everyone liked my father—he was the perfect gentleman.
- He *(= the man we are watching)* went through that door.
- Every child needs to know that he is loved.
- He who *(= anyone who)* hesitates is lost.
How to use He
Used as a subject pronoun to refer to a male. Avoid using 'he' for females or when gender is unknown.
Grammar pattern
pronoun + verb
Memory hint
Think of 'he' as a single tall man, standing alone.
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total and complete
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Frequently asked questions about He
What does He mean?
A word used to refer to a male person or animal.
What is the definition of He?
a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified
How do you use He in a sentence?
Everyone liked my father—he was the perfect gentleman.
Can you give another example of He?
He *(= the man we are watching)* went through that door.
What are synonyms for He?
Common alternatives include the person, that man, the individual.
What is the opposite of He?
Opposite meanings include she, they.
What words go with He?
It commonly pairs with he said, he can, he wants.
What are common mistakes when using He?
Using 'he' for a female person. Confusing 'he' with 'him' in objective cases.
How do you pronounce He?
US: /["/hi//iː//i//hiː/"]/, UK: /["/hi//iː//i//hiː/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use He?
Used as a subject pronoun to refer to a male. Avoid using 'he' for females or when gender is unknown.
What CEFR level is He?
"He" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.