Him

usgb/hɪm/
pronoun

Used to refer to a male person or animal that has been mentioned or is easily identified.

I saw John and spoke to him.
Visual representation of "him" - Used to refer to a male person or animal that has been mentioned or is easily identified.

Often appears as...

  • spoke to him
  • gave him
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Visual representation of "him"
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Object Pronoun

Use 'him' to indicate the person who receives an action.

Illustration for Object Pronoun
Could you help him with his homework?
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Not the Subject

'Him' is never used as the subject of a sentence, that's 'he'.

Illustration for Not the Subject
He saw the dog, but the dog didn't see him.
Visual representation of the word "Him"

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