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he's

American  
[heez, eez] / hiz, iz /
  1. contraction of he is.

  2. contraction of he has.


he's British  
/ hiːz /

contraction

  1. he is or he has

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Usage

See contraction.

Example Sentences

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"You hope he has the right team around him to help, because he is a global superstar. You hope he is allowed to keep doing what he's doing," added Rooney.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

Now he’s on my radar—proof the balance of organizational power has shifted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

“It makes you wonder if he’s still really controlling that seat.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2026

Poignant for Grandad because he's an Evertonian, impressive for the little one because his favourite YouTuber - Chuffsters - pulled a 99-ranked Pele icon card.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

While he’s at the door, I whisper “Behave” in Arlo’s ear.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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