her
0 antonyms and opposites of her, grouped by meaning.
Det — Belonging to her — used before a noun to show something is owned by or associated with a particular woman, girl, or (in older or poetic use) a ship, country, etc.
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Etymology
From Old English hire, the dative and genitive form of "she," going back to a common Germanic root shared with Dutch haar and German ihr.
Full origin of her →Frequently asked questions
What does “her” mean?
The word “her” means belonging to her — used before a noun to show something is owned by or associated with a particular woman, girl, or (in older or poetic use) a ship, country, etc. In plain terms, the word used for "belonging to she" (her coat) or as the object of a sentence (I saw her).
How do you pronounce “her”?
“Her” is pronounced HUR (/ˈhɝ/ in IPA).
How do you use “her” in a sentence?
Here is “her” used in a sentence: “She left her umbrella on the train.”
What part of speech is “her”?
Depending on how it is used, “her” can be a det and a pronoun.
Where does the word “her” come from?
The word “her” comes from Old English. From Old English hire, the dative and genitive form of "she," going back to a common Germanic root shared with Dutch haar and German ihr.
Is “her” a common word?
“Her” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “her” have?
“Her” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: belonging to her — used before a noun to show something is owned by or associated with a particular woman, girl, or (in older or poetic use) a ship, country, etc.
What is the difference between her and hers?
"Her" is used before a noun ("her book"), while "hers" stands alone without a noun ("the book is hers"). Note that "hers" never takes an apostrophe — "her's" is always wrong.
When should you use her instead of she?
Use "she" as the subject of a verb ("she called") and "her" as the object of a verb or preposition ("I called her," "with her"). A quick test: if you could replace the word with "him," use "her"; if you could replace it with "he," use "she."
Is it "her and I" or "she and I"?
It depends on the pair's role in the sentence. As a subject, say "she and I went" (not "her and I"); as an object, say "they invited her and me." Drop the other person to check: you would say "she went" and "they invited her."
Why are ships and countries sometimes called "her"?
In older and poetic English, ships, countries, and machines were often referred to with feminine words like "her," as in "the ship and her crew." The usage is traditional rather than grammatical, and many modern publications now prefer "it" and "its" instead.