he
UK: hiː | US: hiː
pron. 1. used to refer to a male person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified.
pron. 2. (archaic or formal) used to refer to a person or animal of unspecified sex (traditionally masculine, now often replaced by "they").
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The word "he" traces back to Old English "hē," a masculine pronoun derived from Proto-Germanic *hiz. It shares roots with other Germanic pronouns like Old High German "her" and Old Norse "hann." Unlike many words, "he" has remained structurally simple over centuries, never splitting into smaller morphemes in English. Its core function as a third-person masculine pronoun has persisted, though its usage for gender-neutral contexts has evolved in modern times.
He is my brother.
When the teacher arrived, he began the lesson.
"Everyone should bring his own lunch," said the notice (traditional usage).
The dog wagged his tail happily.
If a student studies hard, he will succeed (now often replaced with "they").