pronoun
he
Used for a male person or animal already identified.
My brother lives nearby, and he visits us every Sunday.
Etymology
The inherited pronoun refers back to a male person or animal. It supplies that reference without repeating the individual’s name or noun.
More examples
- Our dog waits by the door when he needs a walk.
- Ask Daniel if he wants a seat near the window.
- Dad says he can fix the broken chair.
Forms
he · him · his