: of or relating to her or herself especially as possessor, agent, or object of an action
her house
her research
compare she entry 1
heraldry
Examples of her in a Sentence
Adjective
She bought her own house.
Her parents will visit soon.
I would like to read some of her essays.
She was jailed for her crime.
It's her turn to play.
Word History
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The first known use of her was
before the 12th century
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“Her.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/her. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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