Definition
Definition of she - Reverso English Dictionary
Pronoun
1.
female referencerefers to a female person or animal
- She is going to the market.
2.
geographyDated UK refers to a country or cityDated UK
- She has a rich history and culture.
3.
nauticalDated UK refers to a ship or boatDated UK
- She sails smoothly across the ocean.
Expressions with she
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expresses uncertainty about a female's decision or action
Everyone is wondering, will she, won't she attend the party?
adore someone deeply and treat her with extreme admiration and devotion
He used to worship the ground she walked on when they first met.
in trouble or difficulty
After missing the deadline, she's in hot water with her boss.
extremely happy or elated
After hearing the news, she's on cloud nine.
indicates there is nothing else to add
We checked everywhere and that's all she wrote.
repeats or emphasizes a statement made by a female
He just repeated what she said about the meeting.
expresses disbelief about someone's unrealistic statement
She said she could fly. Who is she kidding?
used to sarcastically question someone's identity
Who's she, the cat's mom, to make such decisions?
situation where people wonder if a woman will do something
The show's will she or won't she kept fans guessing all season.
someone very good at something without effort
She's a natural at playing the piano.
cautious and consistent, avoiding sudden changes
The company's steady-as-she-goes strategy ensured stable growth.
female animal of the camel species
The she-camel walked beside her calf.
humorous retort highlighting sexual innuendo in a statement
He said it was too hard, and I replied, 'That's what she said.'
small building for women to relax and pursue interests
She decorated her she shed with books and art supplies.
used to announce the sighting of a whale
The lookout shouted, 'There she blows!' as the whale surfaced.
female bear, not a male
The she-bear protected her cubs fiercely.
female cat, usually an adult
The she-cat watched her kittens closely.
cruel and wicked woman
The villain was portrayed as a she-devil.
female wolf in the wild
The she-wolf led her pack through the forest.
tree or shrub of the Casuarinaceae family
The she-oak is common in coastal Australia.
used in formal contexts to include both genders
A candidate must prove that he or she meets the residency requirement.
everything is fine or in good order
Don't worry about the car, she's apples.
expresses deep sadness or misfortune for a female
Woe is she, for her dreams have shattered.
female donkey
The she-ass grazed quietly in the field.
Origin of she
Old English, hēo (she)
Terms with she included in their meaning
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negation
negates actions or states in present simple tense with he, she, it
question
forms questions about actions or states with he, she, it
grammar
adds emphasis to negative statements with he, she, it
receive
accept something that she gives or offers
trust advice
believe what she says because she knows
snobbish woman
woman acting as if she is very important or upper-class
abr: Neopronouns
pronouns that are not he, she, or they
acr: she who must be obeyed
humorous way to refer to one's wife
acr: that's what she said
phrase used humorously after a double entendre
politeness
rebuke for calling a woman 'she' instead of her name
Examples of she in a sentence
She is the best player on the team. She is known for her beautiful landscapes. She attracts millions of tourists every year. She weathered the storm with ease. She docked at the harbor after a long voyage.
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- French:elle, ...
- German:sie, ...
- Italian:lei, essa, ...
- Spanish:ella, la, ...
- Portuguese:ela, ...
- Chinese:她, 英语中拟人化指代国家或城市, ...
- Japanese:彼女, ...
- Arabic:هِيَ, ...
- Hebrew:הִיא, ...
- Russian:она, ...
- Ukrainian:вона, ...
- Hindi:वह, उसका, ...
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