he's

American

[heez, eez] / hiz, iz /

contraction of he is.
contraction of he has.

he's British

/ hiːz /

contraction

he is or he has

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Usage

See contraction.

Example Sentences

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If anything, the experience reinforced the value of the kind of work he’s been doing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

But taking consistent ownership for poor defeats won't be enough to convince Perez he's the right man to lead Madrid into next season.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

“I spoke with Bibi and he’s going to low-key it,” Mr. Trump said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

“Well then I’ll have to fire him, OK? If he’s not leaving on time,” the president said in a Fox Business Network interview.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

I blink a tear free and can’t help noticing the irony: Even though he’s gone, he’s still looking out for me, while my father, who’s alive and well, can’t be bothered to know me.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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