Synonyms for

He

Verb / hi: / Another word for he — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified

Synonyms & similar words

atomicnumber he helium him his fellow gentleman male man boy dude chap bloke guy partner person individual character soul

Antonyms

she it they them her him

Common collocations

  • he said
  • he went
  • he is
  • he was
  • he did
  • he has
  • he thinks
  • he knows

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Usage note

The pronoun 'he' is a third-person singular masculine subject pronoun. It refers to a male person or sometimes an animal of male gender. It should not be used generically for people of any gender.

Example sentences

  1. He likes to play soccer with his friends.
  2. He is going to the store to buy groceries.
  3. He has a pet dog named Max.
  4. He is a good student in school.
  5. He enjoys playing video games on the weekends.

Quotes

  • He who has a why to live can bear almost any how. - Friedrich Nietzsche
  • He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life. - Muhammad Ali
  • He who has a why to live can bear almost any how. - Viktor E. Frankl

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