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Definitions

she

[shee] / ʃi /

PRONOUN

nominative singular pronoun

Synonyms

STRONGEST

I he it sie they ve xe you ze zie

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a synonym for she?

We don’t traditionally think of she as having synonyms, but there are some situations in which it can be reworded or replaced with another word or phrase. she herself Sometimes, the phrase she herself is used to emphasize that a person did something entirely by herself or that it was done by her as opposed to others. For example, saying She cast the deciding vote may be a neutral statement, but saying She herself cast the deciding vote indicates that there was some significance to the fact that it was she who did it. her Sometimes a sentence can be reworded to replace the subject she with the equivalent object her. For example, the question “When do you expect she will arrive?” could be reworded as “When do you expect her to arrive?” In this case, it’s a more natural-sounding question, but this kind of rewording can be done for a number of reasons. Her is also commonly used after linking verbs (like is and was) in sentences like It was her that I saw on the train or It is her in that picture.

What can you use instead of the word she?

She is used to stand in for more specific words, like Dr. Harris, Jennifer, or the pilot. So, if there’s a chance that using she might be confusing (such as when more than one woman is mentioned in the sentence), you can always use the name or title of the person instead of referring to her as she. Take this sentence, for example: “If we invite Mrs. Smith’s daughter, do you think she would come?” The she in this sentence could refer to Mrs. Smith or her daughter, so it may be more clear to reword it as: “If we invite Mrs. Smith’s daughter, do you think her daughter would come?” (or by replacing she with Mrs. Smith, if that’s what you mean). Of course, there are a number of other ways to say this, including using a specific name. In some situations, it can be considered impolite to refer to someone as she or her when that person is in your presence—especially when you haven’t already acknowledged them or addressed them by name. To avoid this, it’s always best to refer to a person by name, especially when it’s the first time you’re referring to them.

Is she a pronoun?

She is a personal pronoun. Pronouns are used as substitutes for nouns—they’re another way of referring to a noun without using a specific name. Personal pronouns are used to refer to the speaker, to the person being addressed, or the person being talked about. She is categorized as a third person pronoun (like he, they, him, her, and them), meaning it’s used to refer to anyone other than the person doing the communicating or the people being addressed. In contrast, first person pronouns (like I and me) refer to the speaker or writer themselves, and the second person pronoun you is used to address the person being spoken to or reading. She is used as a subject. Its object counterpart is her.

Example Sentences

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Copeland said she also watched films, read books and autobiographies and listened to podcasts to make sure she knew the world she was portraying.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

"So most people know who Emmeline Pankhurst was, leader of the suffragettes, she was determined to get women the vote," she explained.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

In their updates on Pike's condition after the attempted execution, her team had previously said she was awake and speaking, and experiencing anger and confusion.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

"The angle that I see is that men supporting men, and helping and talking and encouraging support with each other and encouraging that conversation," she said.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

There is nothing about the extraordinary life she lived.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

When shes walks up to our table at a cafe in Calabasas, there are no cameras and no filters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2024

Another student wrote: “Mrs. Solomon is special … very organizd and shes fun. … She does not emberes me like other teachers.”

From Washington Post ● May 19, 2022

"She's missed important doctors appointments shes had since a baby due to her disability in her eye."

From Fox News ● Jan. 13, 2022

Many females can relate to Ruby #EastEnders & how shes feeling about whats happened & how she feels about herself after.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2018

Old Frau Stresemann, shes one of our neighbors, she says she can hear Deutschlandsender broadcasts in her tooth fillings.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

In the biggest Top Fuel championships, drivers race for themselves and earn points based on how they perform against their competitors.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

“Any suggestion that they are ready to cross the Rubicon and vote for a hike could depress euro-sterling further today.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Trainee car mechanics at City of Wolverhampton College also liked what they saw with the new car.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

"But there are thousands of us out there and I want them to feel like they are not alone."

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

The patients were not only deprived of basic needs; they were also deprived of their identities.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

For her, one of the most important parts of the play is the support the men offer each other.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

Her dad is still part of her team.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

Singer Beverley Knight said she hoped audiences watching her latest musical would leave feeling "empowered" and with the belief that their voices can make a difference.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

Callin took a break for more than a decade to raise her daughter and stepdaughters.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

She went to war, ready to sacrifice herself for her people and her faith.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

"There are no certainties - the point of the academy is to allow them to fulfil their potential," says Inglethorpe.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

National Institutes of Health reflects that evidence, noting that D3 tends to raise vitamin D levels more and keep them elevated for longer than D2.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026

"But the Chinese are bringing out cars for a lot less money with similar technology, so it's going to be tough, but I just hope that it works out for them."

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

Deaths surrounding the transition to parenthood often have more to do with social vulnerability than biology, and many of them can be prevented.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026

“She brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.”

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

When we met, we both had good jobs — mine in technology and hers in marketing — and for the first few years of our marriage we earned about the same.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026

DIY influencer Jasmine hopes women who see online content such as hers will be inspired to give a project a go, or consider entering a trade.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

Schmeltzer was out and about within a week of hers and back at work within two weeks, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

What made you agree to appear on camera and connect your journey to hers?

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

I hand Ana my second sandwich and she gives me half of hers.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

The vehicles will be assembled at Lode Lane in Solihull, while their battery packs are being made at the Wolverhampton plant.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

Vodafone and CK formed the business last year by merging their respective Vodafone UK and Three UK units.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

The system uses a cooling tank and pump, usually situated in the car's nose, that delivers a cooled liquid, such as glycol, through a system of pipes in a fireproof top worn under their overalls.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

Singer Beverley Knight said she hoped audiences watching her latest musical would leave feeling "empowered" and with the belief that their voices can make a difference.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

His birthday is on February 20, and he prays that will be the day of their rescue.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

That’s your issue to grapple with — not theirs.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

Grotts isn’t a fan of honeymoon funds—she called the concept a “money-moon”—but noted that, when giving a couple cash, “it’s theirs to use however they wish.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

She said she wishes California and Congress had acted sooner but hopes a win now will help other Jewish families reclaim what is rightfully theirs in the future.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

And here, Walker and Auen offer theirs, fashioning academia into a key that opens a portal to the past, present and future.

From Salon ● Sep. 7, 2026

They have finished with their performances for the evening, and the remaining hours before dawn are theirs to spend as they please.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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