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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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"Ray King is such an amazing foundation for all of us musically, he's the roots. He's the guy we learn from" he told BBC CWR in a 2019 documentary about 2 Tone music.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

How it turns out will determine whether he is the deal maker he says he is or just another Westerner who thought he could best China only to find he’s been played.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

"If his rhetoric is as dynamic as his seeming personality and he actually brings to life some of what he's talking about, the next two to three years will be more promising," she added.

From Barron's Jul. 20, 2026

My younger brother is a teacher, so he’s usually in a classroom.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2026

From across the room or field, I’ve seen Ma sense when he’s looking at her.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

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