he

pronoun
UK: /hiː/
US: /hiː/

  1. Used to refer to a man, boy, or male animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified.

    1. He is my brother.
    2. My neighbor is a doctor, and he's a very good one.

  2. Used to refer to the person speaking.

    1. He is so happy.
    2. He wants to confirm that he will be available this weekend.

Synonyms

him himself

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "he" in English means: Used to refer to a man, boy, or male animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified., Used to refer to the person speaking..

The phonetic transcription of "he" is /hiː/ in British English and /hiː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "he": him, himself.

Example usage of "he": "He is my brother.". More examples on the page.