# her

/ˈhɝ/ (US) · /hˈɜː/ (UK) · CEFR A1 · Pronoun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/her
Updated: 2026-05-02

## Definition

the word you use to talk about a woman or girl who has already been mentioned. It is used as the object of a sentence or after a preposition.

For teachers: the objective case of the third-person singular feminine pronoun. Functions as the direct or indirect object of a verb or as the object of a preposition.

## Examples

- I saw her at the park yesterday.
- The manager asked to speak with her regarding the new project schedule for next month.
- While the committee initially doubted her expertise, she eventually convinced them through a series of meticulously researched presentations that addressed every technical concern they raised.

## Pitfalls

- Not "I gave the book to she." but "I gave the book to her." — 'Her' must be used after a preposition or as an object, whereas 'she' is only for the subject of a verb.

## Usage notes

- Functions as an object pronoun; contrast with 'she', which is the subject form.

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