him

pronoun
UK: /hɪm/
US: /hɪm/

  1. Used to refer to a male person or animal that is the object of a verb or preposition.

    1. I saw him yesterday at the store. [ ] [ ]
    2. The dog loves him and follows him everywhere he goes, always happy. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

himself his he
him pronoun

  1. Used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned or known about.

    1. I gave him the book. [ ] [ ]
    2. She introduced him to her family, hoping they would like him. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "him": himself, his, he.

Example usage of "him": "I saw him yesterday at the store.". More examples on the page.