her
hər
Definition

Definition of her - Reverso English Dictionary

Pronoun

1.
pronounused to refer to a female person or animal
  • I saw her at the park.
herself she
2.
languageused in place of 'him or her' for gender neutrality
  • Each student should submit her assignment on time.
their them

Determiner

possessionbelonging to or associated with a female person
  • She forgot her keys at home.
hers
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Expressions with her

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allow something to start or move quickly without holding back
When you're ready, just let her rip!
not paying attention or being careful
She was caught off her guard by the sudden question.
permit natural events to happen without interference
We decided to allow nature to take her course during the healing.
tease or joke with her
They always bust her chops about her fashion choices.
independently or without relying on others
She is successful in her own right, not because of her family.
thinking clearly and rationally
No one in her right mind would make such a decision.

Origin of her

Old English, hire (her)

Terms with her included in their meaning

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marriage
married woman in relation to her spouse
age specific
female person in her late teens to early thirties
ceremony
woman participant in her own marriage ceremony
celebration
girl or woman receiving special attention on her birthday
family
daughter who brings pride to her parents
bride's attire
dress worn by a bride at her wedding
wedding
woman attending a bride during her wedding
influential
woman who uses her charm to influence others

Examples of her in a sentence

  • The cat followed her into the kitchen.
  • Someone left her umbrella in the hallway.
  • The teacher praised her for the excellent project.
  • Her book was on the table.
  • I borrowed her car for the weekend.

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  1. French:la, sa, ...
  2. German:sie, ihre, ...
  3. Italian:lei, sue, ...
  4. Spanish:ella, su, ...
  5. Portuguese:a, as suas, ...
  6. Chinese:她, 她的, ...
  7. Japanese:彼女, 彼女の, ...
  8. Arabic:هي, ها, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֹותָה, שֶׁלָּהּ, ...
  10. Russian:её, свою, ...
  11. Ukrainian:її, своє, ...
  12. Hindi:उसे, उसकी, ...
Her
hɜːr

Definition of Her - Reverso English Dictionary

Abbreviation

abr: HerculesRarename of a very strong hero in old storiesRare
  • Her was famous for great strength.
  • Her lifted the giant gate alone.
  • They called him Her for his strength.
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for as long as the monarch decides without a set end
He was imprisoned during Her Majesty's pleasure.
spend time in prison or jail under indefinite detention
He was ordered to live at Her Majesty's pleasure after the trial.
main political party not in power in parliament
Her Majesty's Opposition challenged the new law in Parliament.
formal title for female royals, abbreviated HRH
Her Royal Highness attended the charity event.
formal title for a reigning queen
Her Majesty will address the nation tonight.
formal title for a reigning queen
Her Majesty the Queen attended the state banquet.

Origin of Her

Old English, he (he) + -r (suffix)

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  1. French:Hercule, ...
  2. German:Herkules, ...
  3. Italian:Ercole, ...
  4. Spanish:Hércules, ...
  5. Portuguese:Hércules, ...
  6. Chinese:赫拉克勒斯, ...
  7. Japanese:ヘラクレス, ...
  8. Arabic:هِرْقُل, ...
  9. Hebrew:הֶרְקוּלֶס, ...
  10. Russian:Геркулес, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Геркулес, ...
  12. Hindi:हरक्यूलिस, ...

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