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Her - Dictionary Entry

Her

Part of Speech

Pronoun

Pronunciation

/hɜːr/ (American English), /hɜː/ (British English)

Definitions

  1. The objective form of "she," used as a direct or indirect object. (e.g., I gave her a gift.)
  2. Possessive determiner referring to something belonging to a female. (e.g., This is her book.)

Usage Examples

  • I saw her at the park yesterday.
  • This is her decision to make.
  • Give the letter to her when she arrives.

Etymology

Derived from Old English "hire," the dative and genitive form of "hēo" (she).

Synonyms

  • (For object usage) That woman
  • (For possessive usage) Hers

Antonyms

  • Him (objective form of "he")
  • His (possessive form of "he")

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish Ella (for subject), La (for object), Su (for possessive) EH-yah
French Elle (subject), La (object), Sa (possessive) EL / LAH / SAH
Hindi उसकी (Uski - possessive), उसे (Use - object) OOS-kee / OO-say
Chinese (Mandarin) 她 (Tā - for object and possessive) tah
Arabic لها (Laha - object), لها (Laha - possessive) la-ha

Regional Pronunciation Variations

In some British dialects, "her" may be pronounced as /hə/ or /ɜː/ in casual speech.

Historical Usage

The word has existed in English since the 9th century, evolving from Old English forms used in early Germanic languages.

Cultural Nuances

The word "her" is widely used in feminist discourse, gender identity discussions, and legal contexts.

More Information

The usage of "her" is fundamental in English grammar, often indicating possession or direct object reference. It remains a crucial component of everyday speech and literature.

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