Her

usgb/hər,ɜːr,ər,hɜːr/
pronoun

Used to refer to a female who was just mentioned.

I told her a story
Visual representation of "her" - Used to refer to a female who was just mentioned

Often appears as...

  • tell her
  • ask her
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Visual representation of "her"
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Direct Address

Use 'her' to directly address a female, often to get attention or give instructions.

Illustration for Direct Address
Could you tell her the meeting starts at five?
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Emotional Emphasis

Emphasize care or emotion towards the female by using 'her' in context rather than just her name.

Illustration for Emotional Emphasis
I hugged her to make her feel better.
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Subject Reference

Use 'her' to refer back to the subject if it's clear who the female is in the conversation.

Illustration for Subject Reference
The teacher said she would give her extra help after class.
Visual representation of the word "Her"

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