Him
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhɪm/ · Part of speech pronoun
Quick meaning: Him is a pronoun meaning A masculine pronoun; he as a grammatical object.
Meaning
A masculine pronoun; he as a grammatical object.
More Meanings
- (colloquial, uncommon) As a grammatical subject or object when joined with a conjunction.
- Used in isolation or apposition, or (sometimes proscribed) as the complement of the copula (be).
- (now rare) Used reflexively: (to) himself.
- With nominative effect: he, especially as a predicate after be, or following a preposition.
- (informal) A male person or animal.
- (slang) A person of elevated skill at a sport, game, or other activity.
Example Sentences
Who was there? —Him.
Now him and Bernie are best friends.
Who did this? —Him. He did it. (or:) It was him. He did it.)
Who did that? —(It was) not him: I was watching him the whole time.
Word Forms
- hims
Synonyms for him
Depending on context, synonyms include he.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include man, her, she, guy, employee, that.
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