Definition of Her
Quick Meaning of Her
A word that stands in for a girl or woman's name when you've already said who she is.
Detailed Definition of Her
Pronoun referring to a female person or animal previously mentioned.
How to Pronounce Her
Stress pattern: o (1-syllable word).
Tip: Pronounce like 'er' with a long r sound; stress is minimal as it's an unstressed pronoun.
How to Use Her in a Sentence
Each example shows “her” with a CEFR level so learners can pick examples that match their fluency.
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“Sarah is my friend. I gave her a book for her birthday.”
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“The teacher asked her students to finish their work.”
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“She told me that her mother is a doctor.”
Synonyms and Antonyms of Her
Common Synonyms for Her
Smart Synonyms for Her — When to Use Each
- she
- as the subject when verb follows
- hers
- for possession without a noun
- herself
- when emphasizing the person alone
Antonyms of Her
Common Collocations with Her
These phrases pair with “her” in everyday English:
- her friend
- her family
- her home
- her work
- gave her
Common Mistakes When Using Her
Even fluent speakers slip up with “her”. Here’s how to avoid the most common errors:
- ✗ Wrong: I saw she at the store.
- ✓ Correct: I saw her at the store.
- Why: After a verb, use the object pronoun 'her', not the subject pronoun 'she'.
- ✗ Wrong: That book is her.
- ✓ Correct: That book is hers.
- Why: Possessive pronoun 'hers' is used when standing alone; 'her' comes before a noun.
Words Confused With Her
- Her vs She: She is used as subject; her is used as object or with possessive meaning Compare →
Frequently Asked Questions About Her
What is the meaning of "Her"?
A word that stands in for a girl or woman's name when you've already said who she is.
How do you pronounce "Her"?
The IPA is /hɜːr/. Pronounce like 'er' with a long r sound; stress is minimal as it's an unstressed pronoun.
What part of speech is "Her"?
"Her" is a noun at A1 level (Common European Framework).
What are synonyms for "Her"?
Common synonyms include she, one, herself.
How do you use "Her" in a sentence?
For example: "Sarah is my friend. I gave her a book for her birthday."