he

[hiː]

he Definition

• 1. used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified
• 2. used to refer to a person or animal of unspecified sex
• 3. used to refer to God

Using he: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "he" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He is my brother.

• Example

  The dog is so cute, he loves to play fetch.

• Example

  If anyone needs help, he can come to me.

• Example

  He is the Almighty God.

he Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for he

• male
• man
• guy
• boy
• fellow

Antonyms for he

• she
• her

Phrases with he

• he who laughs last laughs longest

  the person who has the last chance to do something will be able to succeed even if others have tried to stop them

  Example

  I may not have won this time, but he who laughs last laughs longest.

• he who pays the piper calls the tune

  the person who provides the money for something has the right to determine how it should be done

  Example

  Since he's the one paying for the project, he who pays the piper calls the tune.

• he who hesitates is lost

  if you wait too long to do something, you may miss your chance

  Example

  I was thinking about applying for the job, but I waited too long and now it's gone. He who hesitates is lost.

Origins of he

Old English 'hē', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'hij' and German 'er'.

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Summary: he in Brief

The pronoun 'he' [hiː] refers to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified, or to a person or animal of unspecified sex. It is also used to refer to God. Examples include 'He is my brother.' and 'He is the Almighty God.' Phrases like 'he who laughs last laughs longest' and 'he who pays the piper calls the tune' are also common.