Her
pronoun
Used to refer to a female who was just mentioned.
I told her a story
Often appears as...
- tell her
- ask her
determiner
Belonging to or associated with a female person or animal mentioned.
This is her bag
Often appears as...
- her house
- her car
adjective
Used in titles referring to women's activities or interests.
Her Majesty
Often appears as...
- her majesty
- her highness
Usage tips
Formal
pronoun
Used to refer to a female who was just mentioned.
I told her a story
Often appears as...
- tell her
- ask her
determiner
Belonging to or associated with a female person or animal mentioned.
This is her bag
Often appears as...
- her house
- her car
adjective
Used in titles referring to women's activities or interests.
Her Majesty
Often appears as...
- her majesty
- her highness
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Direct Address
Use 'her' to directly address a female, often to get attention or give instructions.
Could you tell her the meeting starts at five?
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Emphasis
Emphasize care or emotion towards the female by using 'her' in context rather than just her name.
I hugged her to make her feel better.
Pro Tip 3/3Subject Reference
Use 'her' to refer back to the subject if it's clear who the female is in the conversation.
The teacher said she would give her extra help after class.
Pro Tip 1/3Direct Address
Use 'her' to directly address a female, often to get attention or give instructions.
Could you tell her the meeting starts at five?
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Emphasis
Emphasize care or emotion towards the female by using 'her' in context rather than just her name.
I hugged her to make her feel better.
Pro Tip 3/3Subject Reference
Use 'her' to refer back to the subject if it's clear who the female is in the conversation.
The teacher said she would give her extra help after class.
Pro Tip 1/3Direct Address
Use 'her' to directly address a female, often to get attention or give instructions.
Could you tell her the meeting starts at five?
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Emphasis
Emphasize care or emotion towards the female by using 'her' in context rather than just her name.
I hugged her to make her feel better.
Pro Tip 3/3Subject Reference
Use 'her' to refer back to the subject if it's clear who the female is in the conversation.
The teacher said she would give her extra help after class.
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Video examples
Your body language may...
I was so afraid of being found out the next day that I called her and said, "I'm quitting." She was like, "You are not quitting, because I took a gamble on you, and you're staying. You're going to stay, and this is what you're going to do. You are going to fake it. You're going to do every talk that you ever get asked to do. You're just going to do it and do it and do it,
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Why do women have...
The answer begins with pregnancy. During this process, the body's resources are cleverly used to shape a suitable environment for a fetus, creating an internal haven for a mother to nurture her growing child.
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Genius: Aretha Chain of...
also make sure the world only sees the aretha franklin you want them to yeah you're gonna remember her name aretha she's too young to go out there it's easier for a woman to be the help made of a king
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How to deal with...
me that he had said how I always wondered how that little girl would survive I had thought her only chances were suicide or murder when he told me this
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BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
a Snow Leopard the rarest of Himalayan animals it's a female returning to her
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Leopard Learns How to...
Eventually she loses courage. Perhaps her son will be bolder.
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Best Scenes From The...
this raises a few problems her lunch is three times her size
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Mother Lioness Hunts...
Mission accomplished. Now she must protect her kill.
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Feeding A Hungry Barn...
waterproof cloak to protect her offspring
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Top 5 Animal Adaptations...
to help her in her quest she's equipped
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Your body language may...
I was so afraid of being found out the next day that I called her and said, "I'm quitting." She was like, "You are not quitting, because I took a gamble on you, and you're staying. You're going to stay, and this is what you're going to do. You are going to fake it. You're going to do every talk that you ever get asked to do. You're just going to do it and do it and do it,
Video examples
Why do women have...
The answer begins with pregnancy. During this process, the body's resources are cleverly used to shape a suitable environment for a fetus, creating an internal haven for a mother to nurture her growing child.
Video examples
Genius: Aretha Chain of...
also make sure the world only sees the aretha franklin you want them to yeah you're gonna remember her name aretha she's too young to go out there it's easier for a woman to be the help made of a king
Video examples
How to deal with...
me that he had said how I always wondered how that little girl would survive I had thought her only chances were suicide or murder when he told me this
Video examples
BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
a Snow Leopard the rarest of Himalayan animals it's a female returning to her
Video examples
Leopard Learns How to...
Eventually she loses courage. Perhaps her son will be bolder.
Video examples
Best Scenes From The...
this raises a few problems her lunch is three times her size
Video examples
Mother Lioness Hunts...
Mission accomplished. Now she must protect her kill.
Video examples
Feeding A Hungry Barn...
waterproof cloak to protect her offspring
Video examples
Top 5 Animal Adaptations...
to help her in her quest she's equipped
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Dakota Fanning
American Actress
My mom, she is the most unbelievable mom that you could ever have in your entire life and she's always with me on everything. The most I've ever been away from her is two days. I love her more than anybody could ever know.
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Voltaire
French Writer
Each player must accept the cards life deals him or her: but once they are in hand, he or she alone must decide how to play the cards in order to win the game.
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Alex Ferguson
Scottish Coach
Her Majesty said she hoped I would have time for my horses - I own two and have shares in four.
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Pulkit Samrat
Indian Actor
When a mother starts living her life through her daughter, it's dangerous.
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H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
American Author
Ask an older person you respect to tell you his or her greatest regret.
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Roberto Baggio
Italian Athlete
To be with my daughter and play with her is so important to me.
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Soni Razdan
British Actress
Alia needs a full support system that I'm happy to provide her.
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Raf Simons
Belgian Designer
My mother was a cleaning lady all her life.
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Sylvester Stallone
American Actor
I respect a woman too much to marry her.
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Slowthai
English Musician
My mum raised me - love her to pieces.
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Dakota Fanning
American Actress
My mom, she is the most unbelievable mom that you could ever have in your entire life and she's always with me on everything. The most I've ever been away from her is two days. I love her more than anybody could ever know.
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Voltaire
French Writer
Each player must accept the cards life deals him or her: but once they are in hand, he or she alone must decide how to play the cards in order to win the game.
Quote examples
Alex Ferguson
Scottish Coach
Her Majesty said she hoped I would have time for my horses - I own two and have shares in four.
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Pulkit Samrat
Indian Actor
When a mother starts living her life through her daughter, it's dangerous.
Quote examples
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
American Author
Ask an older person you respect to tell you his or her greatest regret.
Quote examples
Roberto Baggio
Italian Athlete
To be with my daughter and play with her is so important to me.
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Soni Razdan
British Actress
Alia needs a full support system that I'm happy to provide her.
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Raf Simons
Belgian Designer
My mother was a cleaning lady all her life.
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Sylvester Stallone
American Actor
I respect a woman too much to marry her.
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Slowthai
English Musician
My mum raised me - love her to pieces.
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