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She vs. He

She

/ʃi/
Used to refer to a female person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified.

Examples:

She is a very beautiful woman."Bring her as soon as you can."She knew now that he meant to speak.

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He

/hi/
A male person or boy; used to refer to a man, boy, or male animal that has been mentioned or is easily identified

Examples:

He drinks coffee without sugar.'No, no!' said the other, clasping him by the hand.You must he happy with that.'

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • She typically refers to a female, whereas he refers to a male.
  • Both words are singular pronouns but differ in gender specification.
  • She starts with the letter S, just like Sister, which can help you associate with female. Similarly, He starts with H, like Him, often used for males.
  • Remember that she and he both convey gender, which is neutralized with they if gender is unknown or non-binary.
  • Though they belong to the same category, they serve distinct purposes based on the subject's gender.
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