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him

/hɪm/

A personal pronoun used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to a male person or animal previously mentioned. It is the form of 'he' used when the male is receiving an action rather than performing it.

Ejemplos

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1

I saw him at the supermarket yesterday buying apples.

I saw him at the supermarket yesterday buying apples.

2

The board of directors has invited him to present the annual report.

The board of directors has invited him to present the annual report.

3

Check out that guy over there; do you know him?

Check out that guy over there; do you know him?

Familia de palabras

Adjetivo
his
Relacionado
himself
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Truco para recordar

Remember that both 'him' and 'them' end in the letter 'm' and both are object pronouns (receivers of an action).

Quiz rápido

John is my friend. I went to the cinema with ___.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: him

Ejemplos

1

I saw him at the supermarket yesterday buying apples.

everyday

I saw him at the supermarket yesterday buying apples.

2

The board of directors has invited him to present the annual report.

formal

The board of directors has invited him to present the annual report.

3

Check out that guy over there; do you know him?

informal

Check out that guy over there; do you know him?

4

The study required the participant to remain still while the observer monitored him.

academic

The study required the participant to remain still while the observer monitored him.

5

Mr. Smith is currently in a meeting, but I can leave a message for him.

business

Mr. Smith is currently in a meeting, but I can leave a message for him.

Familia de palabras

Adjetivo
his
Relacionado
himself

Colocaciones comunes

tell him tell him
ask him ask him
with him with him
give him give him
for him for him

Frases Comunes

let him be

leave him alone

it's him

identifying a male person

good for him

an expression of approval for his success

Se confunde a menudo con

him vs he

'He' is used as the subject (doing the action), while 'him' is used as the object (receiving the action).

him vs his

'His' shows possession, while 'him' is the object form of the pronoun.

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Notas de uso

Use 'him' whenever the male person is the object of a verb or follows a preposition like 'to', 'with', 'for', or 'at'. Never use 'him' as the subject of a sentence.

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Errores comunes

Many learners say 'Give it to he' instead of the correct 'Give it to him'. Another common error is using 'him' instead of 'he' in compound subjects, such as saying 'Him and I went' instead of 'He and I went'.

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Truco para recordar

Remember that both 'him' and 'them' end in the letter 'm' and both are object pronouns (receivers of an action).

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Origen de la palabra

From Old English 'him', which was originally the dative singular form of 'he' and 'hit' (it).

Patrones gramaticales

Used as a direct object (e.g., I like him) Used as an indirect object (e.g., I gave him the key) Used after a preposition (e.g., This is for him)

Quiz rápido

John is my friend. I went to the cinema with ___.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: him

Palabras relacionadas

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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