Word: Him

Pronunciation

/hɪm/

Definitions

• Pronoun: The objective case of he, used as the object of a verb or preposition when referring to a male person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified.

Examples:

• Pronoun: “I saw him walking down the street.” (Used as the object of the verb ‘saw’.)
• “She gave the book to him.” (Used as the object of the preposition ‘to’.)

Phrases

• “It’s him!” - An exclamation to identify a specific male individual.
• “Think of him fondly” - Referring to remembering or considering a male person with affection.
• “Go with him” - Instructing someone to accompany a male individual.

Example Sentences

• Pronoun: “She couldn’t take her eyes off him during his performance.”
• “The dog followed him everywhere he went.”

Synonyms

• He (in certain contexts where it functions as the object of a verb or preposition)
• The man (when referring back to a specific, previously mentioned male individual)
• That person (in non-gender specific situations but referring back to a male)

Note that “him” doesn’t have direct synonyms because it’s a personal pronoun and its usage depends on context. However, other pronouns like “it” (for inanimate objects or animals whose gender isn’t specified), “her” (for females), or “them” (for plural subjects or in gender-neutral language) can sometimes be used depending on the subject being referred to.