he

[[t]hi, STRONG hiː[/t]]

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(He is a third person singular pronoun. He is used as the subject of a verb.)

1) PRON-SING You use he to refer to a man, boy, or male animal.

He could never quite remember all our names...

He lives in Rapid City, South Dakota...

Rex did all sorts of tricks. I cried when he died.

2) PRON-SING In written English, he is sometimes used to refer to a person without saying whether that person is a man or a woman. Some people dislike this use and prefer to use `he or she' or `they'.

The teacher should encourage the child to proceed as far as he can, and when he is stuck, ask for help.

3) PRON-SING In some religions, He is used to refer to God.