him
1 Americanpronoun
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the objective case of he, used as a direct or indirect object.
I'll see him tomorrow. Give him the message.
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Informal. (used instead of the pronoun he in the predicate after the verbto be ).
It's him. It isn't him.
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Informal. (used instead of the pronoun his before a gerund).
We were surprised by him wanting to leave.
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pronoun
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refers to a male person or animal
they needed him
she baked him a cake
not him again!
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a dialect word for himself
he ought to find him a wife
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Gender
Etymology
Origin of him
before 900; Middle English, Old English, dative of hē he 1
Example Sentences
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His mother recalls him as a young boy, alone in his bedroom, repeatedly practicing phrases on his guitar.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Fewer know him as the sentimental sculptor celebrated in Gagosian Beverly Hills’ upcoming “Frank Gehry” exhibition, the first to showcase Gehry’s work since his death in December.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
She accepted out of curiosity and was seated next to him.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
“For him, just to make something the shape he wants to make it, plug it in ... I know it was a huge relief for him,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
“Over here,” Thomacita said, and guided him to her station.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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