Meaning of Her
used as the object of a verb, after the verb be or after a preposition to refer to a woman or girl who has already been mentioned or is easily identified
In simple words: the woman or girl that belongs to or is being talked about
Her in a sentence
- We're going to call her Sophie.
- Please give her my regards.
- The manager will be free soon—you can wait for her here.
- That must be her now.
How to use Her
Use 'her' when referring to someone female. It is appropriate in all contexts. However, do not confuse it with 'she', which is a subject pronoun.
Grammar pattern
pronoun
Memory hint
Think of 'her' as the pronoun that can be found 'here' when talking about a girl.
Related words
Collocations with Her
- give her
- tell her
- see her
Synonyms for Her
- she
- that woman
- the female
Common mistakes with Her
- Using 'her' instead of 'she' as the subject of a sentence.
- Confusing 'her' with 'his' when referring to a female.
- Incorrectly using 'her' when the word should be a possessive noun.
Her appears in
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having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
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total and complete
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used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Her
What does Her mean?
the woman or girl that belongs to or is being talked about
What is the definition of Her?
used as the object of a verb, after the verb be or after a preposition to refer to a woman or girl who has already been mentioned or is easily identified
How do you use Her in a sentence?
We're going to call her Sophie.
Can you give another example of Her?
Please give her my regards.
What are synonyms for Her?
Common alternatives include she, that woman, the female.
What is the opposite of Her?
Opposite meanings include him, they, them.
What words go with Her?
It commonly pairs with give her, tell her, see her.
What are common mistakes when using Her?
Using 'her' instead of 'she' as the subject of a sentence. Confusing 'her' with 'his' when referring to a female. Incorrectly using 'her' when the word should be a possessive noun.
How do you pronounce Her?
US: /["/hər//ɜːr//ər//hɜːr/"]/, UK: /["/hə(r)//ɜː(r)//ə(r)//hɜː(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Her?
Use 'her' when referring to someone female. It is appropriate in all contexts. However, do not confuse it with 'she', which is a subject pronoun.
What CEFR level is Her?
"Her" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.
