Meaning of It was him
Used to emphasize that a particular male person was involved in an action.
In simple words: A phrase used to emphasize that a specific person was involved.
It was him in a sentence
- It was him who solved the problem first.
- Everyone thought it was someone else, but it was him all along.
- When they asked who was responsible, she quickly said, 'It was him!'
- You might not believe it, but it was him during the meeting.
- In the end, it was him that received the award.
How to use It was him
Use 'It was him' to clarify or emphasize someone's involvement in a past event. More common in spoken English. Avoid in formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Think of 'it was him' as pointing out a specific person like a pointing finger.

Related words
Collocations with It was him
- it was him who
- it was him that
- it was definitely him
Synonyms for It was him
- It was that guy
- It was that man
- He's the one
- It was him specifically
Common mistakes with It was him
- Confused with 'It was he' in formal contexts.
- Using 'It was him' incorrectly in the subject position.
It was him appears in
It was him in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
كان هو
عبارة تُستخدم للتأكيد على أن شخصًا معينًا كان متورطًا.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সে-ই ছিল
কোনো নির্দিষ্ট ব্যক্তি জড়িত ছিল, এটা বোঝানোর জন্য ব্যবহৃত একটি বাক্য।
- GermanDeutsch
Das war er
Ein Ausdruck, um zu betonen, dass eine bestimmte Person beteiligt war.
- SpanishEspañol
Era él
Una frase para recalcar que una persona específica estuvo involucrada.
- Persianفارسی
همون بود
عبارتی که برای تاکید روی دخالت یک شخص خاص به کار میرود.
- FrenchFrançais
C'était lui
Une phrase utilisée pour souligner qu'une personne spécifique était impliquée.
- Hindiहिन्दी
वही था
एक ऐसा वाक्यांश जिसका इस्तेमाल यह बताने के लिए किया जाता है कि कोई खास व्यक्ति शामिल था।
- ItalianItaliano
Era lui
Una frase usata per sottolineare che una persona specifica è stata coinvolta.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Era ele
Uma frase usada para enfatizar que uma pessoa específica esteve envolvida.
- RussianРусский
Это был он
Фраза, которая подчеркивает, что в чем-то участвовал конкретный человек.
- Urduاردو
وہی تھا
ایک جملہ جو اس بات پر زور دینے کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے کہ کسی مخصوص شخص کا تعلق تھا۔
- Chinese中文
就是他
一个用来强调某人参与了某事的短语。
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Frequently asked questions about It was him
What does It was him mean?
A phrase used to emphasize that a specific person was involved.
What is the definition of It was him?
Used to emphasize that a particular male person was involved in an action.
How do you use It was him in a sentence?
It was him who solved the problem first.
Can you give another example of It was him?
Everyone thought it was someone else, but it was him all along.
What are synonyms for It was him?
Common alternatives include It was that guy, It was that man, He's the one, It was him specifically.
What words go with It was him?
It commonly pairs with it was him who, it was him that, it was definitely him.
What are common mistakes when using It was him?
Confused with 'It was he' in formal contexts. Using 'It was him' incorrectly in the subject position.
How do you pronounce It was him?
US: //ɪt wæz hɪm//, UK: //ɪt wəz hɪm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use It was him?
Use 'It was him' to clarify or emphasize someone's involvement in a past event. More common in spoken English. Avoid in formal writing.
