Her: meaning, definitions and examples

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her

 

[ hษ™r ]

Pronoun / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Pronoun

personal pronoun

Used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to a female person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified.

Synonyms

herself, she, the woman.

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Word Description / Examples
her

Used to show possession or as the object of a verb or preposition when referring to a female person or animal.

  • I gave her the book.
  • Her dress is beautiful.
she

Used as the subject of a verb when referring to a female person or animal.

  • She is going to the park.
  • She loves reading books.
herself

Used for emphasis or to indicate that the female person or animal is both the subject and object of the sentence.

  • She made the cake herself.
  • She herself couldn't believe it.
the woman

Used to explicitly refer to an adult female person, usually when specifying, identifying, or describing her.

  • The woman in the red dress is my teacher.
  • The woman who called is waiting outside.

Examples of usage

  • She looked at her reflection in the mirror.
  • Her coat was hanging on the hook.
  • I gave her a book for her birthday.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

A female friend or companion.

Synonyms

companion, friend, pal.

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Word Description / Examples
her

Used as a pronoun to refer to a female person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified.

  • She found her keys on the kitchen counter
  • It was her idea to go hiking
friend

Refers to someone you have a close and trusting relationship with. It's a broad term that can be used in most social contexts.

  • She is my best friend, and we tell each other everything
  • He met his friends at the coffee shop every weekend
companion

Refers to someone who spends a lot of time with another person, such as a partner or pet, often providing mutual support.

  • She brought her loyal companion, Rex, to the park
  • They traveled the world together, always as companions
pal

A very informal and casual term for a friend, often used in a playful or light-hearted context.

  • He's an old pal from college
  • They remained pals even after they moved to different cities

Examples of usage

  • I'm meeting up with my her for coffee.
  • She's been my her since we were kids.

Translations

Translations of the word "her" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dela

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคธเค•เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ihr

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั—ั—

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jej

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฝผๅฅณใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท elle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ su

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท onun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทธ๋…€์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ู‡ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jejรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jej

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅน็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ njena

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hennar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะฝั‹าฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ onun

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ su

Etymology

The word 'her' originated from Old English 'hire', which was the dative and accusative form of 'she'. Over time, the pronunciation and spelling evolved to become the modern 'her'. It has been used in English literature and language for centuries, becoming a fundamental part of grammar and communication.

See also: herd, hero, hers, herself.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #24, this is one of the most fundamental words in English. It's absolutely essential to master this word as it forms the backbone of English communication and appears in almost every conversation or text.