He vs Him
What’s the difference between them?
He
Meaning:
pronoun that refers to a man or an animal. It changes the name of the person or animal so that it doesn't happen again.
Examples:
1. He is going to the store to buy some food.
2. He loves to play basketball in the park.
3. He always has a great attitude towards life.
Him
Meaning:
pronoun that refers to a man or an animal. It refers to a male person or animal and is used to say what was done to that person or animal.
Examples:
1) I saw him walking down the street.
2) She gave him a hug.
3) I heard him talking on the phone.
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Synonyms
Antonyms
He
1. Man
2. Male individual
1. She
2. Opposite
3. Weakness
4. Loss
5. Disagree
Him
1. For him
2. To him
3. For a man
1. Her
2. Opposite Sex
3. Herself
4. Them
5. Herself and Others
Tricks for mastery
Useful tips to understand the difference between confusing words "He", "Him".
1. He is a pronoun used as the subject of a sentence.
2. Him is a pronoun used as the object of a sentence.
3. Use mnemonic phrases such as 'He is Here' for He, and 'Him is Me' for Him.
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Frequently asked questions
When should 'he' be used?
He should be used when referring to a male person, whether singular or plural. For example, 'he went to the store' or 'they all went, but he stayed home.'
When is the appropriate context for using 'him'?
Him should be used when referring to a single male person as the object of a sentence. For example, 'she gave him a present.'
Do the two words share the same pronunciation?
Yes, both 'he' and 'him' are pronounced the same.
What are some common mistakes people make when using these words?
A common mistake is confusing 'he' and 'him' when writing or speaking. Another mistake is using the incorrect form of the pronoun when it is the subject or object of a sentence. For example, 'him went to the store' or 'she gave he a present.'
Fill in the gaps to check yourself
1. She was talking to __ just before he left.
2. I think __ is the right person for the job.
3. __ made an effort to finish the project by the deadline.
4. __ is the one who suggested the idea.
5. We should thank __ for his hard work.
6. __ should be the first one to know the news.
1. She was talking to him just before he left.
Explanation: The pronoun him is used here to refer to the masculine subject, he.
2. I think he is the right person for the job.
Explanation: The pronoun he is used here to refer to the masculine subject, him.
3. He made an effort to finish the project by the deadline.
Explanation: The pronoun he is used here to refer to the masculine subject, him.
4. He is the one who suggested the idea.
Explanation: The pronoun he is used here to refer to the masculine subject, him.
5. We should thank him for his hard work.
Explanation: The pronoun him is used here to refer to the masculine subject, he.
6. He should be the first one to know the news.
Explanation: The pronoun he is used here to refer to the masculine subject, him.
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