She

Definition

The term "she" is a pronoun used to refer to a female person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified in context.

Parts of Speech

• Pronoun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ʃiː/
• Respelling: shee

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ʃiː/
• Respelling: shee

Etymology

The word "she" evolved from Middle English "sche," derived from Old English "seo," the feminine form of the demonstrative pronoun "se." Its use as a specific pronoun for females solidified in the 12th century.

Derivatives

• Hers (possessive pronoun)
• Herself (reflexive pronoun)
• She’s (contraction of "she is" or "she has")
• She-wolf (compound noun)
• She-bear (compound noun)

Synonyms

• Her
• The female
• The woman

Antonyms

• He
• Him
• None

Usage

The term "she" is commonly used in both spoken and written English to refer to a female subject. For example, "She is going to the store" or "She loves her dog."

Related Terms

• He: The pronoun used for male individuals.
• They: A pronoun used for gender-neutral or plural subjects.
• Her: The objective or possessive form of "she."

Detailed Definitions

Pronoun

• Used to refer to a female person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified: Commonly used as the subject of a sentence.
  • Example: "She is a brilliant scientist."
• Used to personify objects traditionally referred to as female: Often used for ships, countries, or nature.
  • Example: "She sails smoothly through the ocean" (referring to a ship).