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Hɪm Pronoun Bre Children Taller Male Doctor Native

Word him
WordType (pronoun)
Phonetic BrE / hɪm / NAmE / hɪm /
Example
  • when did you see him?
  • he took the children with him.
  • i'm taller than him.
  • it's him.
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him

(pronoun)BrE / hɪm / NAmE / hɪm /
  1. used as the object of a verb, after the verb be or after a preposition to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified
    • compare he
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/he_1
    • When did you see him?
    • He took the children with him.
    • I'm taller than him.
    • It's him.
    • My daughter prefers to see a woman doctor.
    • They have a male nanny for their kids.
    • a female racing driver
    • Everyone needs to feel he is loved.
    • Does everybody know what they want?
    • Somebody’s left their coat here.
    • I hope nobody’s forgotten to bring their passport with them.
    • Everyone knows what’s best for him- or herself.
    • If in doubt, ask your doctor. He/she can give you more information.
    • A baby cries when he or she is tired
    • Babies cry when they are tired.
  2. used when referring to God
  3. Word Origin

    • Old English, dative singular form of he, hē ‘he’ and hit ‘it’.
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