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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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Even if he only lives another two years, it’s best to have more than enough money to ensure he’s comfortable.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Sally Field, “Remarkably Bright Creatures” “You feel sorry for Oscar Isaac’s character in ‘Beef’ because he’s so clearly outmatched by his partner, played by Carey Mulligan.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Clarke, and the nation as a whole, will be watching and praying he's fit and well come Haiti.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

While LaRose believes the risk in the short term is for higher rates, he said he’s “not necessarily sold” on the notion that there’s a decisive and explosive breakout to the upside.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Jonah’s motorcycle comes in second, and again, I regret he’s not here.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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